Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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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Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Shiny Impetus
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Curse of Opulence
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
No Mercy
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Brash Taunter
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Bedevil
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Sound of Drums
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Agitator Ant
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Death Kiss
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Geode Rager
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Treasure Nabber
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Stuffy Doll
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Sleeper Agent
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sower of Discord
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Royal Assassin
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Life of the Party
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Humble Defector
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
The Lord of Pain
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Harsh Mentor
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Vislor Turlough
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Dread
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Taunting Kobold
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Offer Immortality
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Undying Evil
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Last One Standing
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Dreadbore
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Languish
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Blaze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Crawlspace
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Crown of Doom
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Assault Suit
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Coin of Mastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Captive Audience
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Vow of Lightning
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Vow of Malice
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Braid of Fire
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
War's Toll
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Treacherous Link
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Acquired Mutation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Maddening Hex
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Feud
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bedlam
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Maze of Ith
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mystifying Maze
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Thran Turbine
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Victory Chimes
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Luxury Suite
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Canyon Slough
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy