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DougY
Jan 23, 2026
DougY
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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Dictate of Kruphix
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Homunculus Horde
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Razorkin Needlehead
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Humble Defector
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Chasm Skulker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Memory Worm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Shaun, Father of Synths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Oneirophage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nadir Kraken
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dakra Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Magus of the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Howling Golem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Body of Knowledge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Mechanic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Leveler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Platinum Emperion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Oblivion Sower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Lore Broker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dragon Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Vision Skeins
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Dream Fracture
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Long River's Pull
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-17%synergy
Runeflare Trap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Blink of an Eye
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Street Spasm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wash Away
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Words of Wisdom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Brand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Minds Aglow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Flood of Recollection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thieves' Auction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Crackle with Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Infinite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dance with Calamity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bribery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Insurrection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Day's Undoing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Role Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Baral's Expertise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Twisted Fealty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Burning Inquiry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Game of Chaos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Prosperity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Culmination of Studies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Change
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Harmless Offering
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Suplex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Font of Mythos
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Helm of Awakening
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Temple Bell
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Eye
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wishing Well
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Folio of Fancies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Tempting Contract
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Venser's Journal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Fortune Teller's Talent
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Forced Fruition
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Fevered Visions
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Mana Flare
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Well of Ideas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ominous Seas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Omniscience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Improbable Alliance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hive Mind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
War Tax
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Triple Triad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Jace Beleren
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Restless Spire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Ferrous Lake
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Caldera Lake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
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