Xantcha, Sleeper Agent (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Northampton Farm
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Changing Loyalty
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curse of Opulence
65%inclusion197 decks304 decks
58%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
65%inclusion199 decks304 decks
57%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
59%inclusion178 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Shiny Impetus
58%inclusion176 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
55%inclusion167 decks304 decks
52%synergy
Heartstone
54%inclusion163 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion203 decks304 decks
49%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
47%inclusion142 decks304 decks
44%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
47%inclusion144 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
44%inclusion135 decks304 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion198 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion190 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion189 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
60%inclusion183 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion152 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
48%inclusion146 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion144 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
47%inclusion142 decks304 decks
16%synergy
No Mercy
44%inclusion134 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
43%inclusion131 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vengeful Ancestor
42%inclusion129 decks304 decks
39%synergy
Death Kiss
38%inclusion116 decks304 decks
37%synergy
Agitator Ant
37%inclusion112 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Sower of Discord
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Humble Defector
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Stuffy Doll
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion95 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
31%inclusion95 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Nabber
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
26%synergy
The Lord of Pain
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Sleeper Agent
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Life of the Party
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Royal Assassin
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Geode Rager
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
22%inclusion67 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Harsh Mentor
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Master of Cruelties
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Sire of Insanity
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion25 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Vislor Turlough
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Taunting Kobold
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sudden Spoiling
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion88 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion82 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Offer Immortality
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion53 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Pyroblast
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Big Score
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Bulk Up
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Delirium
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-21%synergy
Saw in Half
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Curtains' Call
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion121 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion110 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
35%inclusion106 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion83 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion58 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Last One Standing
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Dreadbore
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Languish
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Cannibalize
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
38%inclusion114 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Crown of Doom
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
-25%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Tempting Contract
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Howling Mine
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Raging Storm
42%inclusion129 decks304 decks
40%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
42%inclusion127 decks304 decks
40%synergy
The Sound of Drums
38%inclusion114 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion104 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Lightning
32%inclusion98 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Vow of Malice
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Captive Audience
28%inclusion86 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Descent into Avernus
26%inclusion79 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Braid of Fire
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
22%synergy
War's Toll
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion58 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Torment
16%inclusion49 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Treacherous Link
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Havoc Festival
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Mana Flare
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Hot Pursuit
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Bedlam
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Feud
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Citadel of Pain
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Vigor
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion157 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion150 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion103 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion98 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
20%inclusion61 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion282 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion267 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
70%inclusion212 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion180 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion117 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion79 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Thran Turbine
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion298 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion297 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion283 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion232 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
70%inclusion212 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion190 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion159 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
52%inclusion159 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
51%inclusion156 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
49%inclusion148 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion141 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion139 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
40%inclusion121 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion121 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
39%inclusion119 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
35%inclusion105 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
31%inclusion95 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion88 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
27%inclusion82 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion63 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-11%synergy