Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Optimized Group Hug

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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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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100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
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100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Humble Defector
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Minds Aglow
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Temple Bell
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Burning Inquiry
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
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Windfall
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Forced Fruition
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Fevered Visions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Memory Worm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
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Wild-Magic Sorcerer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Jace's Archivist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Lore Broker
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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5%synergy
Dakra Mystic
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33%synergy
Howling Golem
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nalfeshnee
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Oblivion Sower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
The Locust God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Looter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Scholar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Graceful Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Loremaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Arcane Denial
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Brand
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Invert Polarity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Mutation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dream Fracture
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Words of Wisdom
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wash Away
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20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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5%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
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21%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wrong Turn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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-6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
Radiate
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11%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
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10%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Brain Freeze
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2%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Split Decision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
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-2%synergy
Opt
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-25%synergy
Archmage's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mages' Contest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
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Ensnared by the Mara
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Warp World
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Prosperity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Winds of Change
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Game of Chaos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sway of the Stars
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Order of Succession
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11%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Irencrag Feat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scrambleverse
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10%synergy
Step Between Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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3%synergy
Deep Analysis
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5%synergy
Truth or Consequences
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10%synergy
Stitch in Time
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5%synergy
Bribery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Geosurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Day's Undoing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Plea for Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Role Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Font of Mythos
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Folio of Fancies
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Horn of Greed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Knowledge Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tempting Contract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coercive Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Share the Spoils
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Well of Ideas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Powerbalance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hive Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grip of Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planar Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Homeward Path
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Volcano
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain Valley
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Grand Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bad River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Archway Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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