Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Budget Upgraded 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Frenzied Gorespawn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Keen Duelist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Humble Defector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Treasure Nabber
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sin Prodder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Agitator Ant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Life of the Party
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sunset Saboteur
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Lavaleaper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Magebane Lizard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brash Taunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Decadent Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Massacre Wurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Royal Assassin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Infamous Cruelclaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bloodghast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spider-Punk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Firebending Student
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Rakdos Charm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Terminate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Return the Favor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Imp's Mischief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Demand Answers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Chef's Kiss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Electrodominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Breath of Malfegor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Nasty End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Misfortune
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Repay in Kind
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Fiery Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Profane Transfusion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mob Rule
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creative Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Storm's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Descent into Avernus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Mana Flare
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Protection Racket
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Curse of Opulence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Mornsong Aria
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Manabarbs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Grievous Wound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Havoc Festival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Firebender Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Rakdos Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Coveted Jewel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Canyon Slough
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Malice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Peak
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy