Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #533
21decks
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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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Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fevered Visions
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Howling Mine
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Windfall
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
59%synergy
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Chaos Warp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Humble Defector
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Vision Skeins
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Temple Bell
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Memory Worm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Nalfeshnee
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lore Broker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Balor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Party Thrasher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Broker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
River Song
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Invert Polarity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Brand
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Mutation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Chef's Kiss
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wash Away
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Remand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wrong Turn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Suspend
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Burning Inquiry
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Thieves' Auction
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Scrambleverse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Warp World
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Molten Psyche
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Prosperity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Grift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Role Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Day's Undoing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Font of Mythos
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Horn of Greed
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Knowledge Pool
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Crawlspace
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
River Song's Diary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wand of Wonder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Timesifter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Memory Vessel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Wand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dino DNA
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tempting Contract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Passionate Archaeologist
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Share the Spoils
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Possibility Storm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Hive Mind
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Descent into Avernus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Eye of the Storm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Grip of Chaos
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mana Flare
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wild Evocation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Planar Chaos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Strategy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Triple Triad
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Shared Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Flux
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Verse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dack Fayden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Homeward Path
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Training Center
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy