Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorform
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Selfless Safewright
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
73%inclusion76 decks104 decks
66%synergy
Howling Mine
69%inclusion72 decks104 decks
66%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Denial
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
56%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
54%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion83 decks104 decks
50%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
54%inclusion56 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion56 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Shared Animosity
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Junk Winder
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Jace's Archivist
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Agate Instigator
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Humble Defector
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Veteran Explorer
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Vision Skeins
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Wheel and Deal
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Words of Wisdom
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Invigorate
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Giant Growth
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Might of the Masses
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Get a Leg Up
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Growth
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Become Immense
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Second Harvest
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Fog
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Change
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Molten Psyche
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Prosperity
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Minds Aglow
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Echo of Eons
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Time Reversal
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Wear Down
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Collective Voyage
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Overrun
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Flux
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Font of Mythos
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Temple Bell
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Folio of Fancies
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Horn of Greed
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Fevered Visions
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Parallel Lives
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Burgeoning
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Fecundity
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Well of Ideas
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Standstill
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Opposition
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion93 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion101 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion68 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
62%inclusion64 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-6%synergy