Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Expensive 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
Heartstone
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
62%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Shiny Impetus
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
55%synergy
No Mercy
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
53%synergy
Brash Taunter
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Curse of Opulence
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
12%synergy
The Sound of Drums
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Death Kiss
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Crawlspace
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Terminate
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Agitator Ant
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Life of the Party
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Stuffy Doll
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Humble Defector
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Geode Rager
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
31%synergy
The Lord of Pain
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Royal Assassin
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Sower of Discord
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Nabber
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sleeper Agent
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Lavaleaper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Vislor Turlough
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Harsh Mentor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Generous Plunderer
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Master of Cruelties
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Crypt Ghast
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Taunting Kobold
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Delirium
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Undying Evil
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Armor of Shadows
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Last One Standing
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Languish
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Cannibalize
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Dreadbore
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Sozin's Comet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Star of Extinction
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Storm's Wrath
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thaumatic Compass
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Assault Suit
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Tome of Legends
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Tempting Contract
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Crown of Doom
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-26%synergy
Key to the City
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Staff
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Vow of Lightning
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Captive Audience
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Braid of Fire
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Vow of Malice
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Vow of Torment
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Descent into Avernus
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Treacherous Link
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
War's Toll
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Maximum Carnage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Havoc Festival
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Custody Battle
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Bedlam
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Vigor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Maddening Hex
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Hot Pursuit
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Grave Betrayal
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Feud
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Powerbalance
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Doom
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Visions
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mystifying Maze
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Thran Turbine
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Victory Chimes
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Graven Cairns
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Ridge
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Badlands
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malice
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy