Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander)

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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
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion35 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Lavaleaper
8.9%inclusion69 decks771 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorform
6.9%inclusion53 decks771 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.4%inclusion34 decks771 decks
-6%synergy
Mathemagics
1.5%inclusion8 decks535 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
86%inclusion3.97K decks4.59K decks
83%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion3.71K decks4.59K decks
79%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.61K decks4.59K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.48K decks4.59K decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion3.09K decks4.59K decks
66%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion2.86K decks4.59K decks
61%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion2.74K decks4.59K decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
57%inclusion2.61K decks4.59K decks
54%synergy
Memory Worm
55%inclusion2.50K decks4.59K decks
53%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
55%inclusion2.52K decks4.59K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.49K decks4.59K decks
34%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion2.73K decks4.59K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.59K decks4.59K decks
27%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
55%inclusion2.53K decks4.59K decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion1.99K decks3.74K decks
50%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.43K decks4.59K decks
52%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.40K decks4.59K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.32K decks4.59K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2.28K decks4.59K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
49%inclusion2.24K decks4.59K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion899 decks4.59K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion828 decks4.59K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion552 decks4.59K decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion496 decks4.59K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion373 decks4.59K decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion238 decks4.59K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
47%inclusion2.17K decks4.59K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion2.15K decks4.59K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion2.03K decks4.59K decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion1.87K decks4.59K decks
36%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion1.87K decks4.59K decks
40%synergy
Nalfeshnee
40%inclusion1.84K decks4.59K decks
38%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.43K decks3.74K decks
36%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.65K decks4.59K decks
35%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
36%inclusion1.64K decks4.59K decks
34%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.56K decks4.59K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.59K decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.18K decks3.99K decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.59K decks
21%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.59K decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion1.31K decks4.59K decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion1.30K decks4.59K decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
28%inclusion1.29K decks4.59K decks
28%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.59K decks
24%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion996 decks4.28K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion1K decks4.59K decks
19%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
22%inclusion989 decks4.59K decks
20%synergy
Party Thrasher
20%inclusion891 decks4.36K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion883 decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
19%inclusion858 decks4.59K decks
18%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion781 decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion776 decks4.59K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
17%inclusion768 decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion719 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
15%inclusion696 decks4.59K decks
15%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion690 decks4.59K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion682 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
15%inclusion543 decks3.74K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
14%inclusion632 decks4.59K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion626 decks4.59K decks
12%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion565 decks4.59K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
12%inclusion531 decks4.59K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
11%inclusion526 decks4.59K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion132 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion462 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion457 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.5%inclusion436 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Balor
9.4%inclusion430 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.4%inclusion430 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.4%inclusion339 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
7.3%inclusion337 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
River Song
6.7%inclusion306 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.3%inclusion288 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Sower
6.0%inclusion274 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Reckless Scholar
5.6%inclusion258 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Academy Loremaster
5.5%inclusion253 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
45%inclusion2.05K decks4.59K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion1.98K decks4.59K decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion1.84K decks4.36K decks
30%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
41%inclusion1.90K decks4.59K decks
38%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion1.72K decks4.34K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
34%inclusion1.58K decks4.59K decks
33%synergy
Words of Wisdom
28%inclusion1.27K decks4.59K decks
27%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.59K decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.59K decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion1.05K decks4.59K decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion1K decks4.59K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion903 decks4.59K decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion855 decks4.59K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion752 decks4.18K decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion760 decks4.59K decks
-27%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion707 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion700 decks4.59K decks
-18%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion671 decks4.59K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion634 decks4.59K decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion634 decks4.59K decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion591 decks4.59K decks
-7%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion582 decks4.59K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion490 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion464 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.0%inclusion413 decks4.59K decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion410 decks4.59K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.5%inclusion392 decks4.59K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion342 decks4.37K decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion352 decks4.59K decks
-34%synergy
Evacuation
7.6%inclusion347 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.5%inclusion344 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.4%inclusion340 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.6%inclusion302 decks4.59K decks
-29%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.3%inclusion290 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
6.2%inclusion286 decks4.59K decks
-13%synergy
Remand
6.1%inclusion279 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.0%inclusion176 decks2.94K decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion265 decks4.53K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion268 decks4.59K decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.59K decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion245 decks4.59K decks
-23%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion242 decks4.59K decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.12K decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
43%inclusion1.96K decks4.59K decks
42%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
34%inclusion1.56K decks4.59K decks
33%synergy
Warp World
33%inclusion1.51K decks4.59K decks
32%synergy
Scrambleverse
31%inclusion1.40K decks4.59K decks
30%synergy
Winds of Change
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.59K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.59K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
28%inclusion1.28K decks4.59K decks
27%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion977 decks4.59K decks
20%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion967 decks4.59K decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion795 decks4.59K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion780 decks4.59K decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion771 decks4.59K decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion682 decks4.59K decks
-12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion672 decks4.59K decks
13%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion544 decks4.53K decks
11%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion541 decks4.59K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion507 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion503 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion471 decks4.59K decks
-28%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
10%inclusion437 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion437 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.0%inclusion415 decks4.59K decks
2%synergy
Fascination
8.2%inclusion378 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.0%inclusion368 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Order of Succession
7.8%inclusion357 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
7.7%inclusion354 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.3%inclusion337 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.0%inclusion320 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
6.1%inclusion282 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.1%inclusion279 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Game Plan
5.9%inclusion271 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion264 decks4.59K decks
-27%synergy
Time Reversal
5.6%inclusion258 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion251 decks4.59K decks
-29%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.3%inclusion245 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Goblin Game
5.3%inclusion244 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion2.06K decks4.59K decks
42%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion1.86K decks4.59K decks
39%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion1.46K decks4.59K decks
31%synergy
Knowledge Pool
27%inclusion1.22K decks4.59K decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.59K decks
23%synergy
River Song's Diary
21%inclusion942 decks4.59K decks
19%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion914 decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion901 decks4.59K decks
17%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion885 decks4.59K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion878 decks4.59K decks
-5%synergy
Horn of Greed
18%inclusion816 decks4.59K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion713 decks4.59K decks
-14%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion672 decks4.59K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion426 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.9%inclusion361 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.4%inclusion339 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.0%inclusion321 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.7%inclusion300 decks4.51K decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.1%inclusion282 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.0%inclusion276 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.9%inclusion272 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.59K decks
-2%synergy
Timesifter
5.3%inclusion245 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
41%inclusion1.90K decks4.59K decks
40%synergy
Forced Fruition
40%inclusion1.81K decks4.59K decks
39%synergy
Hive Mind
37%inclusion1.72K decks4.59K decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
37%inclusion1.60K decks4.37K decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion1.66K decks4.59K decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.43K decks4.59K decks
29%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
27%inclusion1.26K decks4.59K decks
26%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.59K decks
26%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
25%inclusion1.04K decks4.16K decks
23%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
24%inclusion1.08K decks4.59K decks
23%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
22%inclusion850 decks3.95K decks
21%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion921 decks4.59K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion886 decks4.59K decks
19%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion784 decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion690 decks4.59K decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion629 decks4.59K decks
12%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion624 decks4.59K decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion561 decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion534 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion480 decks4.59K decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
9.0%inclusion223 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.0%inclusion412 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.3%inclusion382 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Spider-Verse
7.9%inclusion131 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
7.9%inclusion361 decks4.59K decks
8%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.6%inclusion348 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.5%inclusion344 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Weftwalking
6.8%inclusion139 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
5.9%inclusion270 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.4%inclusion250 decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
5.1%inclusion233 decks4.59K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.59K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.5%inclusion345 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.6%inclusion305 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion3.41K decks4.59K decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
52%inclusion2.40K decks4.59K decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.35K decks4.59K decks
50%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.59K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion972 decks4.59K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion744 decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion672 decks4.59K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion544 decks4.59K decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.2%inclusion421 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion238 decks2.94K decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
7.5%inclusion343 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.6%inclusion305 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion292 decks4.59K decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.2%inclusion241 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.1%inclusion236 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion4.07K decks4.59K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.94K decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.13K decks4.59K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion2.74K decks4.59K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.43K decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.59K decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion760 decks4.59K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion703 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion581 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion559 decks4.59K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.0%inclusion412 decks4.59K decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.6%inclusion127 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.2%inclusion330 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion322 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion295 decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion4.52K decks4.59K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.52K decks4.59K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.07K decks4.59K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion3.42K decks4.59K decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion2.61K decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.56K decks4.59K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.29K decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion2.27K decks4.59K decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion2.23K decks4.59K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion2.14K decks4.59K decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion2.08K decks4.59K decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion2.07K decks4.59K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion1.95K decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.59K decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.59K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.19K decks4.59K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.59K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.05K decks4.59K decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion684 decks3.33K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion848 decks4.59K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion793 decks4.59K decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion768 decks4.59K decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion739 decks4.59K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion622 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion585 decks4.59K decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion545 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion502 decks4.59K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.6%inclusion393 decks4.59K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion342 decks4.37K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion341 decks4.59K decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.3%inclusion245 decks4.59K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.1%inclusion234 decks4.54K decks
-2%synergy