Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #535
26decks
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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Fevered Visions
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Vision Skeins
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Howling Mine
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Howling Golem
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Brand
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Memory Worm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
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Chaos Warp
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Burning Inquiry
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Minds Aglow
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Zenith Chronicler
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Chasm Skulker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Lore Broker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
The Locust God
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Broker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Party Thrasher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Falcon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dakra Mystic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Scholar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Oblivion Sower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Creepy Doll
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Archivist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Edgar, King of Figaro
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Earth-Cult Elemental
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Territorial Hellkite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Long River's Pull
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Wrong Turn
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Mutation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Chef's Kiss
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Invert Polarity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Ricochet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Remand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Evacuation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Genius
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Diviner's Portent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Run Away Together
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Electrodominance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Opt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Dreams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Gale's Redirection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Contact Other Plane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unsubstantiate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Whims of the Fates
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Prosperity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thieves' Auction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Scrambleverse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Warp World
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Skyscribing
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Combat Tutorial
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Gambit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fascination
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Devastation Tide
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Role Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Winds of Change
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Explosion of Riches
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Browbeat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Modify Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Collision of Realms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Truth or Consequences
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Power of Persuasion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cone of Cold
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Ignite Memories
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Over the Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Slight Malfunction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Insights
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Cascade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Temple Bell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
River Song's Diary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Wand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Helm of Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Knowledge Pool
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Deck of Many Things
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Memory Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Chest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boompile
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Timesifter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Omen Machine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Powerbalance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Possibility Storm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Share the Spoils
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Improbable Alliance
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hive Mind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Zur's Weirding
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Grip of Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mana Flare
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Dilation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
One with the Multiverse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Witch Hunt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cool but Rude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Roku
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eye of the Storm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Planeswalker's Fury
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Conjured Currency
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Evocation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Weftwalking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Molten Tributary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Campus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-42%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy