Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Expensive 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
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Shiny Impetus
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Opulence
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
No Mercy
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Brash Taunter
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Terminate
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
The Sound of Drums
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Heartstone
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Agitator Ant
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Death Kiss
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Treasure Nabber
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Geode Rager
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Stuffy Doll
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Sleeper Agent
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Sower of Discord
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Life of the Party
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Royal Assassin
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Humble Defector
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
The Lord of Pain
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Harsh Mentor
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Generous Plunderer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Vislor Turlough
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Dread
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Taunting Kobold
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Offer Immortality
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Undying Evil
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Last One Standing
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Dreadbore
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Languish
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sozin's Comet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Blaze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Crown of Doom
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Assault Suit
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Tome of Legends
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Coin of Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Key to the City
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Captive Audience
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Vow of Malice
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Vow of Lightning
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Braid of Fire
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
War's Toll
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Descent into Avernus
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Torment
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hot Pursuit
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Acquired Mutation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Treacherous Link
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Feud
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Maddening Hex
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Havoc Festival
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Oppression
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bedlam
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Maze of Ith
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mystifying Maze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Thran Turbine
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Victory Chimes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Peak
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy