Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander)

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #528
4,465decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrorform
3.2%inclusion9 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Lavaleaper
2.8%inclusion8 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.1%inclusion3 decks281 decks
-6%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
0.7%inclusion2 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Impulsivity
0.4%inclusion1 decks273 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
86%inclusion3.85K decks4.46K decks
83%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion3.61K decks4.46K decks
79%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.53K decks4.46K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.38K decks4.46K decks
73%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion2.99K decks4.46K decks
66%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion2.77K decks4.46K decks
61%synergy
Temple Bell
59%inclusion2.65K decks4.46K decks
58%synergy
Burning Inquiry
57%inclusion2.53K decks4.46K decks
54%synergy
Memory Worm
55%inclusion2.45K decks4.46K decks
54%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
56%inclusion2.49K decks4.46K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.40K decks4.46K decks
33%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion2.63K decks4.46K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.52K decks4.46K decks
27%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
54%inclusion2.33K decks4.31K decks
52%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.37K decks4.46K decks
52%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion1.79K decks3.38K decks
50%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.33K decks4.46K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.24K decks4.46K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2.23K decks4.46K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
50%inclusion2.22K decks4.46K decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion897 decks4.46K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion839 decks4.46K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion549 decks4.46K decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion482 decks4.46K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion364 decks4.46K decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion236 decks4.46K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
48%inclusion2.13K decks4.46K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion2.09K decks4.46K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion1.95K decks4.46K decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion1.85K decks4.46K decks
37%synergy
Nalfeshnee
41%inclusion1.82K decks4.46K decks
39%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion1.81K decks4.46K decks
40%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.29K decks3.38K decks
36%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
36%inclusion1.61K decks4.46K decks
35%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.59K decks4.46K decks
34%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.53K decks4.46K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion1.46K decks4.46K decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.07K decks3.63K decks
24%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.31K decks4.46K decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion1.29K decks4.46K decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion1.28K decks4.46K decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.46K decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
28%inclusion1.25K decks4.46K decks
27%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.46K decks
24%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion921 decks3.93K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion998 decks4.46K decks
19%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
22%inclusion996 decks4.46K decks
21%synergy
Party Thrasher
21%inclusion838 decks4.01K decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion860 decks4.46K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
19%inclusion831 decks4.46K decks
18%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
18%inclusion790 decks4.46K decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion761 decks4.46K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
16%inclusion732 decks4.46K decks
16%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
16%inclusion698 decks4.46K decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion696 decks4.46K decks
8%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion689 decks4.46K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion684 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
15%inclusion508 decks3.38K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion628 decks4.46K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
14%inclusion621 decks4.46K decks
14%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion547 decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
12%inclusion523 decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
12%inclusion518 decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
12%inclusion99 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion468 decks4.46K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion464 decks4.46K decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion442 decks4.46K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion433 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Balor
10%inclusion428 decks4.46K decks
9%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.5%inclusion337 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
7.2%inclusion320 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
River Song
7.1%inclusion315 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.4%inclusion285 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Academy Loremaster
6.0%inclusion266 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.8%inclusion259 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Reckless Scholar
5.7%inclusion255 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
45%inclusion2.02K decks4.46K decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion1.95K decks4.46K decks
-9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
42%inclusion1.87K decks4.46K decks
38%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion1.68K decks4.01K decks
29%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
39%inclusion1.57K decks4K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
35%inclusion1.54K decks4.46K decks
33%synergy
Words of Wisdom
28%inclusion1.25K decks4.46K decks
27%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.09K decks4.46K decks
24%synergy
Dream Fracture
24%inclusion1.06K decks4.46K decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion1.06K decks4.46K decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion979 decks4.46K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion893 decks4.46K decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion845 decks4.46K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion698 decks3.83K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion740 decks4.46K decks
-28%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion719 decks4.46K decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion693 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion668 decks4.46K decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion625 decks4.46K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion625 decks4.46K decks
13%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion582 decks4.46K decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion572 decks4.46K decks
-7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion495 decks4.46K decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion494 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.2%inclusion411 decks4.46K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion395 decks4.46K decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion388 decks4.46K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion317 decks4.02K decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.9%inclusion351 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.8%inclusion350 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
7.7%inclusion344 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion343 decks4.46K decks
-34%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.8%inclusion302 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.6%inclusion295 decks4.46K decks
-29%synergy
Seething Song
6.4%inclusion287 decks4.46K decks
-12%synergy
Remand
6.4%inclusion284 decks4.46K decks
4%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.3%inclusion163 decks2.58K decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion252 decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion258 decks4.46K decks
-16%synergy
Abrade
5.5%inclusion247 decks4.46K decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.4%inclusion242 decks4.46K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion231 decks4.46K decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.07K decks4.46K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
42%inclusion1.88K decks4.46K decks
41%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
34%inclusion1.53K decks4.46K decks
33%synergy
Warp World
32%inclusion1.44K decks4.46K decks
31%synergy
Scrambleverse
30%inclusion1.33K decks4.46K decks
29%synergy
Winds of Change
29%inclusion1.31K decks4.46K decks
26%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.28K decks4.46K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.46K decks
27%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion948 decks4.46K decks
20%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion935 decks4.46K decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion782 decks4.46K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion757 decks4.46K decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion745 decks4.46K decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion657 decks4.46K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion651 decks4.46K decks
-13%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion516 decks4.18K decks
12%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion524 decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion481 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion469 decks4.46K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion467 decks4.46K decks
-28%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
10%inclusion432 decks4.46K decks
9%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion427 decks4.46K decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
8.8%inclusion394 decks4.46K decks
2%synergy
Fascination
8.4%inclusion373 decks4.46K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.0%inclusion355 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Order of Succession
7.5%inclusion335 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
7.5%inclusion334 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.1%inclusion316 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.9%inclusion307 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
6.6%inclusion294 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.4%inclusion286 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.2%inclusion279 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.9%inclusion262 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion256 decks4.46K decks
-28%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.7%inclusion256 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Goblin Game
5.4%inclusion241 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion239 decks4.46K decks
-29%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.2%inclusion230 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.1%inclusion226 decks4.46K decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
44%inclusion1.97K decks4.46K decks
42%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion1.83K decks4.46K decks
40%synergy
Font of Mythos
31%inclusion1.40K decks4.46K decks
31%synergy
Knowledge Pool
26%inclusion1.15K decks4.46K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion1.13K decks4.46K decks
24%synergy
River Song's Diary
21%inclusion938 decks4.46K decks
20%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion912 decks4.46K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion862 decks4.46K decks
-5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
19%inclusion861 decks4.46K decks
17%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion861 decks4.46K decks
19%synergy
Horn of Greed
17%inclusion764 decks4.46K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion693 decks4.46K decks
-14%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
14%inclusion644 decks4.46K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion423 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.1%inclusion363 decks4.46K decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
8.0%inclusion357 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.3%inclusion326 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.9%inclusion287 decks4.16K decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.5%inclusion291 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.3%inclusion281 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.2%inclusion275 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion247 decks4.46K decks
-2%synergy
Timesifter
5.2%inclusion230 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
41%inclusion1.81K decks4.46K decks
39%synergy
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion1.76K decks4.46K decks
38%synergy
Hive Mind
37%inclusion1.67K decks4.46K decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
37%inclusion1.49K decks4.02K decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion1.60K decks4.46K decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.40K decks4.46K decks
29%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
28%inclusion1.26K decks4.46K decks
27%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.46K decks
26%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
26%inclusion976 decks3.81K decks
24%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.46K decks
22%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
22%inclusion785 decks3.59K decks
21%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion875 decks4.46K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion851 decks4.46K decks
18%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion755 decks4.46K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion682 decks4.46K decks
15%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion613 decks4.46K decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion602 decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion556 decks4.46K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion520 decks4.46K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion489 decks4.46K decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
9.2%inclusion193 decks2.10K decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.9%inclusion398 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Spider-Verse
8.4%inclusion106 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.2%inclusion356 decks4.33K decks
7%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.1%inclusion360 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
7.7%inclusion345 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.4%inclusion331 decks4.46K decks
4%synergy
Weftwalking
7.2%inclusion120 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Risky Move
5.9%inclusion265 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.6%inclusion250 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.3%inclusion236 decks4.46K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.20K decks4.46K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.2%inclusion321 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion316 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion3.32K decks4.46K decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
52%inclusion2.33K decks4.46K decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.28K decks4.46K decks
49%synergy
Homeward Path
29%inclusion1.31K decks4.46K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion974 decks4.46K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion735 decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion655 decks4.46K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion529 decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.3%inclusion414 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Restless Spire
8.2%inclusion367 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion211 decks2.58K decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion305 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion288 decks4.46K decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.0%inclusion269 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.9%inclusion262 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion3.96K decks4.46K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.83K decks4.46K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.05K decks4.46K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion2.69K decks4.46K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.38K decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion1.57K decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion1.44K decks4.46K decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion1.33K decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion763 decks4.46K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion706 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion566 decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion545 decks4.46K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion399 decks4.46K decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.3%inclusion326 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.2%inclusion91 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion314 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion295 decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion238 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion4.40K decks4.46K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.40K decks4.46K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion3.95K decks4.46K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion3.31K decks4.46K decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion2.54K decks4.46K decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.50K decks4.46K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.23K decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion2.20K decks4.46K decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion2.15K decks4.46K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion2.10K decks4.46K decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion2.02K decks4.46K decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion1.98K decks4.46K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion1.90K decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion1.23K decks4.46K decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion1.18K decks4.46K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.15K decks4.46K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion1.09K decks4.46K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion984 decks4.34K decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion602 decks2.97K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion822 decks4.46K decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion774 decks4.46K decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion755 decks4.46K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion720 decks4.46K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion603 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion558 decks4.46K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion544 decks4.46K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion495 decks4.46K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion399 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion317 decks4.02K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.6%inclusion341 decks4.46K decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.8%inclusion259 decks4.46K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.3%inclusion222 decks4.20K decks
-2%synergy