Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Upgraded 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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100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
97%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Temple Bell
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Fevered Visions
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
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Chaos Warp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Burning Inquiry
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Possibility Storm
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Brand
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
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Etali, Primal Storm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
The Locust God
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Humble Defector
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Nalfeshnee
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Memory Worm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Lore Broker
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Party Thrasher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Dakra Mystic
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lavaleaper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Seeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Invert Polarity
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Wash Away
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Mutation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dream Fracture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Words of Wisdom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wrong Turn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Unsubstantiate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Remand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Substitution
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Transforming Flourish
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Ensnared by the Mara
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Thieves' Auction
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Warp World
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Minds Aglow
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scrambleverse
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Prosperity
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Game of Chaos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Molten Psyche
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whims of the Fates
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Role Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Time Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Scramble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Knowledge Pool
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Font of Mythos
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Horn of Greed
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
River Song's Diary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wand of Wonder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Helm of Awakening
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Wand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Crawlspace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Timesifter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Gear
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Forced Fruition
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Hive Mind
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Eye of the Storm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mana Flare
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wild Evocation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Well of Ideas
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ominous Seas
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Grip of Chaos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mind's Dilation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Risky Move
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Powerbalance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Planar Chaos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Weftwalking
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Impulsive Maneuvers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Homeward Path
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Northampton Farm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mystifying Maze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Airship Engine Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
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