Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander)

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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
-16%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
4.1%inclusion20 decks489 decks
-13%synergy
Flashback
3.8%inclusion18 decks469 decks
-12%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
3.1%inclusion15 decks489 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
87%inclusion4.20K decks4.85K decks
84%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion3.94K decks4.85K decks
79%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.81K decks4.85K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.69K decks4.85K decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
68%inclusion3.28K decks4.85K decks
67%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion3K decks4.85K decks
61%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion2.90K decks4.85K decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
57%inclusion2.75K decks4.85K decks
54%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
56%inclusion2.70K decks4.85K decks
54%synergy
Memory Worm
54%inclusion2.61K decks4.85K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.68K decks4.85K decks
34%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion2.90K decks4.85K decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.73K decks4.85K decks
27%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
55%inclusion2.65K decks4.85K decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion2.23K decks4.18K decks
51%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.58K decks4.85K decks
52%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.52K decks4.85K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.43K decks4.85K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2.41K decks4.85K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
48%inclusion2.32K decks4.85K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion926 decks4.85K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion835 decks4.85K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion575 decks4.85K decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion528 decks4.85K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion381 decks4.85K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
47%inclusion2.26K decks4.85K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion2.26K decks4.85K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion2.13K decks4.85K decks
43%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion1.99K decks4.85K decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion1.97K decks4.85K decks
35%synergy
Nalfeshnee
40%inclusion1.92K decks4.85K decks
38%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.61K decks4.18K decks
36%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.85K decks
34%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
35%inclusion1.69K decks4.85K decks
33%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion1.56K decks4.85K decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion1.46K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.33K decks4.43K decks
25%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.42K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
28%inclusion1.38K decks4.85K decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion1.36K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion1.29K decks4.85K decks
24%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
23%inclusion207 decks882 decks
23%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.72K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion1.06K decks4.85K decks
19%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.85K decks
19%synergy
Party Thrasher
21%inclusion988 decks4.80K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion938 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
19%inclusion906 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion830 decks4.85K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
17%inclusion813 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion802 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion782 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
15%inclusion726 decks4.85K decks
15%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion707 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion694 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion592 decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion656 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
14%inclusion656 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion578 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
12%inclusion559 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
11%inclusion543 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion179 decks1.77K decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion467 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.5%inclusion459 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.4%inclusion458 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Balor
9.2%inclusion445 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Lavaleaper
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.7%inclusion423 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.6%inclusion367 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
7.1%inclusion345 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
River Song
6.5%inclusion315 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.2%inclusion300 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.5%inclusion267 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
44%inclusion2.15K decks4.85K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion2.10K decks4.85K decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.80K decks
30%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
41%inclusion1.97K decks4.85K decks
38%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion1.89K decks4.79K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
34%inclusion1.64K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Words of Wisdom
27%inclusion1.33K decks4.85K decks
27%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1.20K decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.16K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.85K decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion1.05K decks4.85K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion955 decks4.85K decks
-17%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion899 decks4.85K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion815 decks4.63K decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion785 decks4.85K decks
-27%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion739 decks4.85K decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion725 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Wash Away
14%inclusion700 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion665 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion657 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion617 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion604 decks4.85K decks
-8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion505 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.3%inclusion450 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion435 decks4.85K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion423 decks4.85K decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion420 decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.1%inclusion391 decks4.81K decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion381 decks4.85K decks
-34%synergy
Evacuation
7.4%inclusion358 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.3%inclusion356 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.0%inclusion341 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion316 decks4.85K decks
-29%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.1%inclusion298 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
6.1%inclusion296 decks4.85K decks
-14%synergy
Remand
6.0%inclusion293 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion288 decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Mirrorform
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion283 decks4.85K decks
-16%synergy
Transforming Flourish
5.7%inclusion193 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion259 decks4.85K decks
-24%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion256 decks4.85K decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.1%inclusion248 decks4.85K decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
43%inclusion2.07K decks4.85K decks
42%synergy
Warp World
33%inclusion1.61K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
33%inclusion1.61K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Winds of Change
31%inclusion1.51K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Scrambleverse
31%inclusion1.49K decks4.85K decks
30%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.40K decks4.85K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
28%inclusion1.35K decks4.85K decks
27%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion1.01K decks4.85K decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion1K decks4.85K decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion839 decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion821 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion807 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion712 decks4.85K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion700 decks4.85K decks
-11%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion588 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion578 decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion529 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion526 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion496 decks4.85K decks
-28%synergy
Skyscribing
9.4%inclusion456 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.2%inclusion447 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
9.1%inclusion443 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Fascination
8.0%inclusion390 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.0%inclusion389 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
7.8%inclusion379 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Order of Succession
7.7%inclusion375 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.4%inclusion360 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.2%inclusion350 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
5.9%inclusion287 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.9%inclusion285 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion281 decks4.85K decks
-27%synergy
Game Plan
5.7%inclusion277 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.6%inclusion272 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.5%inclusion269 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion265 decks4.85K decks
-29%synergy
Goblin Game
5.3%inclusion256 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion2.20K decks4.85K decks
43%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion1.98K decks4.85K decks
40%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion1.56K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Knowledge Pool
27%inclusion1.30K decks4.85K decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
24%inclusion1.15K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion971 decks4.85K decks
17%synergy
River Song's Diary
20%inclusion955 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion944 decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
19%inclusion939 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion927 decks4.85K decks
19%synergy
Horn of Greed
18%inclusion883 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion756 decks4.85K decks
-13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion703 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion442 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.4%inclusion409 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
7.3%inclusion353 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Hithlain Rope
6.8%inclusion329 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.5%inclusion317 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.4%inclusion312 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.0%inclusion291 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Timesifter
5.6%inclusion272 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.5%inclusion267 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion257 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
42%inclusion2.02K decks4.85K decks
40%synergy
Forced Fruition
40%inclusion1.92K decks4.85K decks
39%synergy
Hive Mind
37%inclusion1.81K decks4.85K decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
37%inclusion1.79K decks4.85K decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
36%inclusion1.75K decks4.81K decks
33%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.50K decks4.85K decks
29%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.30K decks4.85K decks
26%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
26%inclusion1.27K decks4.85K decks
25%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.60K decks
23%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.85K decks
23%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
21%inclusion922 decks4.39K decks
20%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion951 decks4.85K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion915 decks4.85K decks
18%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion829 decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion713 decks4.85K decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion665 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion654 decks4.85K decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion592 decks4.85K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion571 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion493 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.2%inclusion448 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
8.4%inclusion248 decks2.94K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
7.9%inclusion385 decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.7%inclusion375 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.6%inclusion370 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.4%inclusion357 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Spider-Verse
7.0%inclusion150 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Weftwalking
6.6%inclusion166 decks2.52K decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
5.6%inclusion273 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.4%inclusion262 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.31K decks4.85K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.6%inclusion370 decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.6%inclusion321 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion3.61K decks4.85K decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
53%inclusion2.56K decks4.85K decks
50%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.47K decks4.85K decks
50%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion1.43K decks4.85K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion999 decks4.85K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion786 decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion693 decks4.85K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion557 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion474 decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion277 decks3.39K decks
-8%synergy
Restless Spire
7.0%inclusion341 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
6.5%inclusion317 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion308 decks4.85K decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.2%inclusion250 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.0%inclusion244 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion4.29K decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.16K decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.29K decks4.85K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion2.87K decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.56K decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion1.74K decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1.59K decks4.85K decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion767 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion742 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion596 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion584 decks4.85K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.0%inclusion437 decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.5%inclusion162 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion341 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion339 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.2%inclusion302 decks4.85K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion263 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.78K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion4.77K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.29K decks4.85K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion3.61K decks4.85K decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion2.78K decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.72K decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.43K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2.43K decks4.85K decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion2.35K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion2.25K decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion2.23K decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion2.22K decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion2.08K decks4.85K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion1.29K decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion1.28K decks4.85K decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.26K decks4.85K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.85K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.12K decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion781 decks3.78K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion884 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion840 decks4.85K decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion821 decks4.85K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion773 decks4.85K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion658 decks4.85K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion615 decks4.85K decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion564 decks4.85K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion522 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.4%inclusion409 decks4.85K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.1%inclusion391 decks4.81K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion358 decks4.85K decks
-7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.2%inclusion253 decks4.85K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.1%inclusion245 decks4.85K decks
-2%synergy