Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shiny Impetus
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Agitator Ant
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Opulence
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Read the Bones
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Offer Immortality
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Brash Taunter
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Royal Assassin
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Humble Defector
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Geode Rager
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Harsh Mentor
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Stuffy Doll
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Taunting Kobold
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Death Kiss
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Sleeper Agent
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Vislor Turlough
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Barbed Servitor
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Witch
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Bane of the Living
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Burglar Rat
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Reiver Demon
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Crater Hellion
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sire of Insanity
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Aether Membrane
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Virus Beetle
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Akroan Horse
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sangromancer
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mindslicer
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Discord
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Specter
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Abrade
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Undying Evil
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Murder
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Starstorm
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Delirium
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Arcbond
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Magmaquake
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Curtains' Call
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Lavaball Trap
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-33%synergy
Professor's Warning
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrodin Avenged
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Languish
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Necromantic Selection
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-35%synergy
Storm's Wrath
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Dreadbore
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Molten Disaster
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Worst Fears
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Act of Treason
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Incite Rebellion
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vicious Rumors
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Cannibalize
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Fell
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Last One Standing
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Key to the City
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Assault Suit
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Staff
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Dingus Staff
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Medicine Bag
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-27%synergy
Crawlspace
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Vow of Lightning
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Vow of Torment
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Vigor
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Malice
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
The Sound of Drums
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Visions of Brutality
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Treacherous Link
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Hot Pursuit
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Soul Channeling
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Thrull Retainer
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Feud
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Strands of Undeath
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Citadel of Pain
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mana Cache
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Festival
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Bedlam
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Embrace
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
War's Toll
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mana Flare
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Captive Audience
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Thirst
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Instability
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Chaos
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Footfall Crater
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Obsession
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Victory Chimes
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Lens
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-34%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Locket
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Thran Turbine
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Sisay's Ring
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Star Compass
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Akoum Refuge
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Cinder Barrens
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-43%synergy
Urborg Volcano
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-34%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Warped Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-21%synergy
Jund Panorama
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Tramway Station
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy