Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Core Group Slug

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodthirsty Blade
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Shiny Impetus
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Death Kiss
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Curse of Opulence
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Brash Taunter
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
16%synergy
The Sound of Drums
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Heartstone
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Agitator Ant
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Geode Rager
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Humble Defector
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Nabber
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
The Lord of Pain
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Stuffy Doll
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Royal Assassin
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Life of the Party
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Harsh Mentor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sleeper Agent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Master of Cruelties
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vislor Turlough
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Ophiomancer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Undying Malice
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Offer Immortality
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Delirium
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Arcbond
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Flashback
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Last One Standing
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Dreadbore
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Languish
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cannibalize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Shenanigans
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Allure of the Unknown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Entertainment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Mob Rule
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fast Forward
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Assault Suit
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Crawlspace
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Crown of Doom
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Tome of Legends
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Howling Mine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Voyager Staff
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
No Mercy
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Descent into Avernus
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Captive Audience
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Lightning
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
War's Toll
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Havoc Festival
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Treacherous Link
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Vow of Malice
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Braid of Fire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Spiteful Visions
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Maddening Hex
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Maximum Carnage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Hot Pursuit
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bedlam
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Torment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Doom
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Minion's Return
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Acquired Mutation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Embrace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Feud
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Repercussion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Protection Racket
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Haunted One
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grave Betrayal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mystifying Maze
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Thran Turbine
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Victory Chimes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Peak
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy