Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Rimefire Torque
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
88%inclusion443 decks506 decks
78%synergy
Impact Tremors
81%inclusion408 decks506 decks
74%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
74%inclusion375 decks506 decks
70%synergy
Winds of Change
71%inclusion357 decks506 decks
68%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion354 decks506 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion331 decks506 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
59%inclusion298 decks506 decks
56%synergy
Echo of Eons
55%inclusion277 decks506 decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
55%inclusion276 decks506 decks
52%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
56%inclusion281 decks506 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
66%inclusion332 decks506 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion312 decks506 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion294 decks506 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion279 decks506 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion261 decks506 decks
25%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion256 decks506 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion247 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion245 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion241 decks503 decks
45%synergy
Agate Instigator
48%inclusion242 decks506 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion318 decks506 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion293 decks506 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion216 decks506 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion216 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion216 decks506 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion170 decks506 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion159 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion155 decks506 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion141 decks506 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion101 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Vitality
45%inclusion229 decks505 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
43%inclusion217 decks506 decks
40%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion213 decks506 decks
39%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
41%inclusion209 decks506 decks
39%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
41%inclusion205 decks506 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion192 decks505 decks
36%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
37%inclusion185 decks506 decks
34%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion179 decks506 decks
31%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion168 decks506 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion155 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion140 decks506 decks
25%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion130 decks506 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion126 decks506 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion122 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion107 decks506 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
18%inclusion92 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion89 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion88 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion52 decks309 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion79 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
15%inclusion74 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion71 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion70 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion64 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion61 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
12%inclusion60 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion57 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion57 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
10%inclusion53 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion49 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Anger
9.5%inclusion48 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.1%inclusion46 decks505 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion46 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion42 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
-5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
47%inclusion239 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Wheel and Deal
45%inclusion228 decks506 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion227 decks506 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion224 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion222 decks506 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion210 decks506 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion163 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion121 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion117 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion113 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion113 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion97 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion95 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion90 decks506 decks
-7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion75 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Vision Skeins
15%inclusion74 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion74 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
14%inclusion73 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion67 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion67 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion67 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion52 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion50 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion49 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion44 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion44 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion41 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.9%inclusion40 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
6.7%inclusion34 decks506 decks
-5%synergy
Giant Growth
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
6.1%inclusion31 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
45%inclusion230 decks506 decks
43%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion224 decks506 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion220 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion215 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion186 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Time Reversal
34%inclusion173 decks506 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion158 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion153 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion133 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Time Spiral
19%inclusion97 decks506 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion94 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion83 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
15%inclusion76 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion74 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion65 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion64 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
12%inclusion61 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion49 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.1%inclusion41 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
7.5%inclusion38 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.5%inclusion33 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Game Plan
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion213 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion184 decks506 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion181 decks506 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion157 decks506 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
15%inclusion76 decks506 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion71 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion62 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion50 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.9%inclusion45 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
8.5%inclusion43 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion34 decks503 decks
6%synergy
Memory Jar
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
47%inclusion238 decks506 decks
44%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion172 decks506 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion155 decks506 decks
18%synergy
Parallel Lives
27%inclusion135 decks506 decks
21%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion125 decks506 decks
22%synergy
Burgeoning
24%inclusion120 decks506 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
23%inclusion115 decks506 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
19%inclusion97 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion92 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion91 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
16%inclusion83 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion75 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion64 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion61 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion61 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion56 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.9%inclusion45 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.7%inclusion39 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.5%inclusion29 decks449 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion32 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.1%inclusion31 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.1%inclusion31 decks506 decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
9.5%inclusion48 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.1%inclusion36 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion326 decks506 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion197 decks506 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion162 decks506 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion160 decks506 decks
27%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion145 decks506 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion118 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion116 decks506 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion98 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion93 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion85 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion56 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion46 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion37 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion31 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion30 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion26 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion479 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion433 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion219 decks506 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion146 decks506 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion129 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion120 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion99 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion87 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion84 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion73 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion73 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion57 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion54 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion51 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.3%inclusion47 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion29 decks506 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion28 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion27 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion484 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion471 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion470 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion462 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion383 decks506 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion381 decks506 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion374 decks506 decks
30%synergy
Ketria Triome
58%inclusion296 decks506 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion295 decks506 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion291 decks506 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion282 decks506 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion282 decks506 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion279 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion260 decks506 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion243 decks506 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion209 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion197 decks506 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion194 decks506 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion186 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion159 decks506 decks
-20%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion156 decks506 decks
-8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion152 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion145 decks506 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion144 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
28%inclusion142 decks506 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion142 decks506 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion138 decks506 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion137 decks506 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion118 decks506 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion107 decks506 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion103 decks506 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion99 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion89 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion86 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion85 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion82 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion80 decks506 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion76 decks506 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion75 decks506 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion73 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion73 decks506 decks
2%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion70 decks506 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion66 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion65 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion62 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion61 decks506 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion58 decks506 decks
3%synergy