Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded Group Hug

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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
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Safewright
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Howling Mine
69%inclusion72 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Windfall
69%inclusion72 decks105 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Denial
71%inclusion75 decks105 decks
56%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion86 decks105 decks
52%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
50%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion53 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Shared Animosity
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Forced Fruition
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion49 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Molten Gatekeeper
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Junk Winder
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Jace's Archivist
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Agate Instigator
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Humble Defector
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Essence Warden
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Long River's Pull
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Wheel and Deal
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Words of Wisdom
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Invigorate
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Giant Growth
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Might of the Masses
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Growth
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Become Immense
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Get a Leg Up
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Groundswell
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Molten Psyche
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Prosperity
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
32%synergy
Reforge the Soul
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Echo of Eons
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Time Reversal
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Collective Voyage
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Overrun
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Flux
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Temple Bell
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Folio of Fancies
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Horn of Greed
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Fevered Visions
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Fecundity
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Standstill
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
35%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion92 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion102 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion101 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion101 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion100 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion67 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion64 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion60 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion58 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion52 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy