Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Group Hug

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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Springleaf Parade
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Mathemagics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Lavaleaper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Impact Tremors
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Howling Mine
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Denial
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Winds of Change
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Prosperity
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Vitality
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
41%synergy
The Locust God
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Vineyard
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Anger
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Mage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Veteran Explorer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Chomping Changeling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Wheel and Deal
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Words of Wisdom
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Battle Hymn
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Snap
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fog
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Giant Growth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Charm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fully Grown
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Echo of Eons
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Molten Psyche
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Burning Inquiry
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Minds Aglow
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Time Spiral
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fascination
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Time Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Collective Voyage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Whelming Wave
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Step Between Worlds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Font of Mythos
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Horn of Greed
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Temple Bell
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Folio of Fancies
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Library of Leng
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Burgeoning
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Parallel Lives
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Exploration
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Fevered Visions
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Doubling Season
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mana Echoes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mass Hysteria
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Fecundity
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fervor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Standstill
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Steely Resolve
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
On the Trail
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Shadows
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Overabundance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Three Tree City
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Island
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Volcanic Island
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Ketria Triome
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy