Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Upgraded Chaos

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #536
60decks
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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Resonating Lute
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
85%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Fevered Visions
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Temple Bell
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Burning Inquiry
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
56%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Possibility Storm
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Humble Defector
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Memory Worm
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
31%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Lore Broker
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Nalfeshnee
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Party Thrasher
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Dakra Mystic
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lavaleaper
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Broker
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Balor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Howling Golem
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-32%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Looter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Wildfire Devils
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Brand
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Chaos Mutation
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Dream Fracture
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Wrong Turn
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Chef's Kiss
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-31%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Reins of Power
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Consider
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Remand
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Frantic Search
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-37%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Radiate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Reverberate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ensnared by the Mara
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Winds of Change
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Warp World
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Thieves' Auction
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Minds Aglow
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Scrambleverse
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Prosperity
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Role Reversal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Game of Chaos
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Whims of the Fates
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Illicit Auction
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Grift
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Stitch in Time
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Scramble
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Knowledge Pool
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Horn of Greed
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Wand
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Wand of Wonder
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Font of Mythos
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Timesifter
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Crawlspace
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Library of Leng
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Boompile
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Hive Mind
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Eye of the Storm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Wild Evocation
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Battle
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Zur's Weirding
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Planar Chaos
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Weftwalking
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Improbable Alliance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Dack Fayden
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Homeward Path
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy