Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Impolite Entrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rimefire Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Gaea's Gift
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Giant Growth
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Blossoming Defense
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Shared Animosity
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Trygon Predator
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Horizon Chimera
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Master Biomancer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Geode Golem
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sunder Shaman
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Ohran Viper
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Archivist
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Grumgully, the Generous
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Hooded Hydra
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Invigorate
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Shore Up
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Colossal Growth
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Simic Charm
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Collision // Colossus
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Become Immense
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Titan's Strength
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Fully Grown
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Groundswell
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Ram Through
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Brute Force
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Titanic Growth
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Decisive Denial
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Temur Charm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Masses
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Vision Skeins
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Master's Rebuke
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Eureka Moment
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bite Down
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Blitzball Shot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wheel and Deal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Get a Leg Up
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Royal Treatment
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Siege Smash
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Echo of Eons
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Winds of Change
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Molten Psyche
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Time Reversal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Challenge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Thrash // Threat
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Visions of Dominance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sosuke's Summons
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Howling Mine
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Spellbook
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Embercleave
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Fevered Visions
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Season of Growth
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Forced Fruition
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Snake Umbra
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
On the Trail
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Master Chef
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Omniscience
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Seed the Land
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Hydra's Growth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
March of the World Ooze
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Ketria Triome
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Spire Garden
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Abandon
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Stomping Ground
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Gruul Turf
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy