Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Core Forced Combat

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
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
70%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Agitator Ant
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Curse of Opulence
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Brash Taunter
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Death Kiss
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Terminate
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Humble Defector
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Geode Rager
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Stuffy Doll
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Life of the Party
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Sower of Discord
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Royal Assassin
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Sleeper Agent
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Vislor Turlough
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Lord of Pain
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Master of Cruelties
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Taunting Kobold
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Harsh Mentor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Barbed Servitor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Lavaleaper
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Aether Membrane
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sunset Saboteur
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Offer Immortality
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Chef's Kiss
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Undying Evil
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Delirium
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Bulk Up
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arcbond
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Backlash
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Curtains' Call
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Ricochet Trap
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Darkness
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Languish
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cannibalize
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Dreadbore
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Extinction Event
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Crawlspace
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Tome of Legends
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Assault Suit
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Crown of Doom
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Tempting Contract
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-29%synergy
Enchantments
The Sound of Drums
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
No Mercy
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Vow of Lightning
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Captive Audience
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Hot Pursuit
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Vow of Malice
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
War's Toll
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Maximum Carnage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Braid of Fire
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Treacherous Link
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Bedlam
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Doom
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Visions
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Havoc Festival
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Embrace
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Vigor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Protection Racket
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Chaos
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Feud
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Citadel of Pain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Minion's Return
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Homeward Path
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Restless Vents
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of the High City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Thran Turbine
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Victory Chimes
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Tramway Station
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Urborg Volcano
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy