Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Optimized Chaos

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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Improvisation Capstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dictate of Kruphix
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Howling Mine
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Fevered Visions
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Brand
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Share the Spoils
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Humble Defector
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Burning Inquiry
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Temple Bell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Archivist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Memory Worm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Homunculus Horde
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
The Locust God
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Nalfeshnee
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wandering Archaic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Oblivion Sower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Lore Broker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dakra Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lavaleaper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Party Thrasher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Invert Polarity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Vision Skeins
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Mutation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wrong Turn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Chef's Kiss
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wash Away
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Radiate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Misfortune
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Warp World
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Winds of Change
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Thieves' Auction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Scrambleverse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Game of Chaos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prosperity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Game Plan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stitch in Time
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Molten Psyche
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Role Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Game
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ruination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Worldfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sway of the Stars
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Font of Mythos
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Knowledge Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Wand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
River Song's Diary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tempting Contract
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Hive Mind
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Possibility Storm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mana Flare
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Triple Triad
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Eye of the Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wild Evocation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grip of Chaos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Dilation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planar Chaos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Homeward Path
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Restless Spire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Cataract
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Volcano
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Airship Engine Room
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
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