Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puppet Master, String Puller
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hex Magic
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Opulence
65%inclusion223 decks344 decks
58%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
64%inclusion221 decks344 decks
56%synergy
Shiny Impetus
57%inclusion196 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
57%inclusion196 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Heartstone
54%inclusion186 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
53%inclusion182 decks344 decks
50%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
49%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
48%inclusion165 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
47%inclusion160 decks344 decks
43%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
43%inclusion148 decks344 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
66%inclusion227 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion220 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion214 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
61%inclusion210 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
51%inclusion175 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion164 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Brash Taunter
47%inclusion162 decks344 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion159 decks344 decks
16%synergy
No Mercy
44%inclusion150 decks344 decks
40%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
43%inclusion147 decks344 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion92 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion60 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bothersome Quasit
41%inclusion141 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Agitator Ant
39%inclusion134 decks344 decks
37%synergy
Death Kiss
38%inclusion131 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Sower of Discord
34%inclusion116 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Humble Defector
33%inclusion113 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Stuffy Doll
32%inclusion109 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
31%inclusion106 decks344 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion104 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
30%inclusion102 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Sleeper Agent
26%inclusion89 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
25%inclusion86 decks344 decks
14%synergy
The Lord of Pain
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Life of the Party
24%inclusion84 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
24%inclusion83 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Royal Assassin
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Geode Rager
22%inclusion75 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
20%inclusion60 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion67 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
19%inclusion66 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Harsh Mentor
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion47 decks342 decks
5%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Master of Cruelties
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Sire of Insanity
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Vislor Turlough
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sudden Spoiling
31%inclusion105 decks344 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Offer Immortality
26%inclusion90 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion88 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion84 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion66 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
-14%synergy
Delirium
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
6.4%inclusion22 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-16%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Reverberate
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion135 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion124 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion112 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion97 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion95 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion63 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion54 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Last One Standing
15%inclusion50 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Dreadbore
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Languish
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion36 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Cannibalize
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.3%inclusion14 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
38%inclusion129 decks344 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion62 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
18%inclusion62 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Crown of Doom
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
-25%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Tempting Contract
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
42%inclusion144 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
41%inclusion141 decks344 decks
39%synergy
The Sound of Drums
36%inclusion124 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion112 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Captive Audience
31%inclusion108 decks344 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Lightning
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
28%synergy
Vow of Malice
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Descent into Avernus
26%inclusion88 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Braid of Fire
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
21%synergy
War's Toll
21%inclusion73 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
19%inclusion67 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion58 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Vow of Torment
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Havoc Festival
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Treacherous Link
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Coercive Impetus
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Changing Loyalty
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Bedlam
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Visions
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Feud
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Hot Pursuit
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Citadel of Pain
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Vigor
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Bottomless Pit
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion177 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion168 decks344 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion117 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion113 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion110 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion82 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion79 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
22%inclusion74 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Homeward Path
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Mystifying Maze
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion320 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion301 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
68%inclusion234 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion202 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion133 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion118 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion92 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion88 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Thran Turbine
21%inclusion73 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion338 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion337 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion319 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion264 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion243 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion212 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
52%inclusion180 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion180 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Peak
51%inclusion177 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
49%inclusion169 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
47%inclusion160 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion151 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
40%inclusion136 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
39%inclusion135 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion124 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion114 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
31%inclusion106 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion90 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
24%inclusion82 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion79 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion77 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion67 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion63 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Mount Doom
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-11%synergy