Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Expensive Core Group Hug

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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Jan 23, 2026
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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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Kami of the Crescent Moon
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Howling Mine
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
97%synergy
Wrong Turn
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Knowledge Pool
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Share the Spoils
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Hive Mind
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Folio of Fancies
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
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Humble Defector
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Vision Skeins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Nalfeshnee
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
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Mizzix, Replica Rider
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Memory Worm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Party Thrasher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Jace's Archivist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Homunculus Horde
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Scholar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Academy Loremaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Locust God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lore Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demilich
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Brand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Mutation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dream Fracture
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Transforming Flourish
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Long River's Pull
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Chef's Kiss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Words of Wisdom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Reinterpret
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sudden Substitution
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
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Windfall
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Warp World
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Winds of Change
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Thieves' Auction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Scrambleverse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Role Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Burning Inquiry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Minds Aglow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Prosperity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dance with Calamity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Impending Flux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shifting Grift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Time Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Insights
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Scramble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Desire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Game of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Over the Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illicit Auction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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Chaos Wand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Font of Mythos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Horn of Greed
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Ruby Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
River Song's Diary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Helm of Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Memory Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spellbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Fevered Visions
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Possibility Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Powerbalance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Wild Evocation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Weftwalking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spider-Verse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Triple Triad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Eye of the Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Well of Ideas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stolen Strategy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Braid of Fire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Court of Embereth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Court of Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Paradox Haze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Maze of Ith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Homeward Path
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Contested War Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bounty Board
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Island
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Ferrous Lake
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
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