Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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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MTGStocks
Coin of Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Shiny Impetus
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Curse of Opulence
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
62%synergy
No Mercy
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Brash Taunter
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Heartstone
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
9%synergy
The Sound of Drums
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Agitator Ant
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Death Kiss
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Geode Rager
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Stuffy Doll
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Sleeper Agent
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Life of the Party
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Sower of Discord
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Treasure Nabber
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Humble Defector
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Royal Assassin
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Harsh Mentor
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
The Lord of Pain
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Generous Plunderer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Vislor Turlough
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Dread
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Taunting Kobold
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Evil
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Last One Standing
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Dreadbore
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Blaze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Crown of Doom
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Assault Suit
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Tome of Legends
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Captive Audience
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Vow of Malice
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Vow of Lightning
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Braid of Fire
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Descent into Avernus
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
War's Toll
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vow of Torment
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Acquired Mutation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Hot Pursuit
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Treacherous Link
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Feud
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Maddening Hex
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Roku
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Firebender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Maze of Ith
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mystifying Maze
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thran Turbine
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Blazemire Verge
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy