Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Budget Core

DougY
Jan 23, 2026
Top 10 Group Hug Commanders for Lavaleaper
With Lavaleaper from Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us an updated Mana Flare effect, let's look at the Group Hug commanders that should play it.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shiny Impetus
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Agitator Ant
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Curse of Opulence
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Offer Immortality
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Vow of Lightning
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Humble Defector
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Royal Assassin
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Stuffy Doll
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Harsh Mentor
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Geode Rager
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Vislor Turlough
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Sleeper Agent
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Death Kiss
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bane of the Living
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Barbed Servitor
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Crater Hellion
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reiver Demon
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Witch
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Aether Membrane
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sower of Discord
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mindslicer
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Akroan Horse
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sire of Insanity
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Lavaleaper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Pit Automaton
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Giant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Undying Evil
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Chef's Kiss
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Murder
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Starstorm
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Arcbond
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Delirium
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Magmaquake
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Comet Storm
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Curtains' Call
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ricochet
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Lavaball Trap
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-35%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Doom Blade
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Languish
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Necromantic Selection
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-32%synergy
Dreadbore
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Molten Disaster
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Storm's Wrath
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Worst Fears
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Incite Rebellion
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Profane Command
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Act of Treason
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Cannibalize
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fell
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Heartstone
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Key to the City
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Assault Suit
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Staff
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Dingus Staff
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Medicine Bag
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Vow of Torment
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Vow of Malice
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Vigor
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Treacherous Link
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Visions of Brutality
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Hot Pursuit
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
The Sound of Drums
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Soul Channeling
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Thrull Retainer
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Feud
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Havoc Festival
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Strands of Undeath
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Citadel of Pain
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Bedlam
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Embrace
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mana Cache
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
War's Toll
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Instability
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Thirst
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Captive Audience
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Chaos
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Obsession
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Footfall Crater
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-23%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Victory Chimes
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-35%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Locket
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Thran Turbine
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sisay's Ring
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Star Compass
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Akoum Refuge
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Peak
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Canyon Slough
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Barrens
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-45%synergy
Urborg Volcano
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Warped Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-35%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Jund Panorama
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Asylum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy