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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rabid Attack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shiny Impetus
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Agitator Ant
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Curse of Opulence
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
-0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Offer Immortality
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Humble Defector
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Heartstone
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Royal Assassin
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Brash Taunter
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Harsh Mentor
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Stuffy Doll
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Geode Rager
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Vislor Turlough
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Taunting Kobold
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Sleeper Agent
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Bane of the Living
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Death Kiss
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Barbed Servitor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Crater Hellion
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Reiver Demon
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Accursed Witch
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sower of Discord
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Combustion Man
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aether Membrane
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Akroan Horse
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Tectonic Giant
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sire of Insanity
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lavaleaper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pit Automaton
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Evil
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Chef's Kiss
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Murder
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Starstorm
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Arcbond
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Delirium
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Magmaquake
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Comet Storm
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Curtains' Call
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Lavaball Trap
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
How to Start a Riot
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Doom Blade
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Read the Bones
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Languish
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Chain Reaction
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Necromantic Selection
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-32%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Dreadbore
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Molten Disaster
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Worst Fears
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Storm's Wrath
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Incite Rebellion
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Act of Treason
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Profane Command
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
Cannibalize
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Fell
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Last One Standing
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Assault Suit
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Key to the City
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Staff
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Dingus Staff
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Medicine Bag
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Crawlspace
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Vow of Torment
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Vow of Lightning
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Vigor
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Vow of Malice
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Treacherous Link
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Visions of Brutality
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Soul Channeling
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Hot Pursuit
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
The Sound of Drums
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Thrull Retainer
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Strands of Undeath
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Feud
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Havoc Festival
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Citadel of Pain
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Bedlam
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
War's Toll
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Captive Audience
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Embrace
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Mana Cache
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Instability
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Thirst
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Chaos
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Obsession
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Footfall Crater
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Victory Chimes
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-35%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Locket
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sisay's Ring
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Thran Turbine
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Star Compass
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Barrens
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-46%synergy
Urborg Volcano
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Warped Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Jund Panorama
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-37%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Asylum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy