Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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DougY
Jan 23, 2026
DougY
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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Howling Mine
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
97%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Humble Defector
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Timetwister
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Jace's Archivist
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
82%synergy
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Chrome Mox
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Lore Broker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
River Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Howling Golem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Academy Loremaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nalfeshnee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Creation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Dakra Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Memory Worm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Platinum Emperion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oblivion Sower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vision Skeins
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Seething Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Words of Wisdom
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Brand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Runeflare Trap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Split Decision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-33%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Burning Inquiry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Winds of Change
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Warp World
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Expropriate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sway of the Stars
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Minds Aglow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Order of Succession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thieves' Auction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Irencrag Feat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ruination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scrambleverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Truth or Consequences
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Geosurge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Molten Psyche
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Day's Undoing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Plea for Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Game of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Prosperity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Knowledge Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Horn of Greed
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Folio of Fancies
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Temple Bell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Coercive Portal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Uba Mask
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Library of Leng
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Kruphix
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Share the Spoils
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Fevered Visions
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hive Mind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Grip of Chaos
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Forced Fruition
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blood Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rising Waters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planar Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Impulsive Maneuvers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Words of Wind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Possibility Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wild Evocation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zur's Weirding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Power Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Chasm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Homeward Path
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Bad River
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mountain Valley
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Grand Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
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