Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Budget Birthing Pod
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
2decks
May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (17)
- 1Adrix and Nev, TwincastersAdrix and Nev, Twincasters
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Chasm SkulkerChasm Skulker
- 1Dualcaster MageDualcaster Mage
- 1Emberwilde CaptainEmberwilde Captain
- 1Ezuri, Claw of ProgressEzuri, Claw of Progress
- 1Jalira, Master PolymorphistJalira, Master Polymorphist
- 1Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1Niv-Mizzet, the FiremindNiv-Mizzet, the Firemind
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1StarwinderStarwinder
- 1Supportive ParentsSupportive Parents
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
- 1Witty RoastmasterWitty Roastmaster
Instants (20)
- 1Access DeniedAccess Denied
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Battle HymnBattle Hymn
- 1Blossoming DefenseBlossoming Defense
- 1Boon of BoseijuBoon of Boseiju
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Gaea's GiftGaea's Gift
- 1Giant GrowthGiant Growth
- 1HarrowHarrow
- 1Might of the MassesMight of the Masses
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1NegateNegate
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Prishe's WanderingsPrishe's Wanderings
- 1Raze the EffigyRaze the Effigy
- 1Stonewood InvocationStonewood Invocation
- 1Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1Vines of VastwoodVines of Vastwood
- 1Wheel and DealWheel and Deal
Sorceries (8)
- 1Day's UndoingDay's Undoing
- 1Drawn from DreamsDrawn from Dreams
- 1Eldritch EvolutionEldritch Evolution
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1NeoformNeoform
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (11)
- 1Altar of the BroodAltar of the Brood
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Folio of FanciesFolio of Fancies
- 1Gruul SignetGruul Signet
- 1Patchwork BannerPatchwork Banner
- 1Proteus StaffProteus Staff
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Stoneforge MasterworkStoneforge Masterwork
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (8)
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Fevered VisionsFevered Visions
- 1Frostcliff SiegeFrostcliff Siege
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Leyline of AnticipationLeyline of Anticipation
- 1Moonlit MeditationMoonlit Meditation
- 1Rhythm of the WildRhythm of the Wild
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (35)
- 1Barkchannel PathwayBarkchannel Pathway
- 1Bountiful LandscapeBountiful Landscape
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Cragcrown PathwayCragcrown Pathway
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 7ForestForest
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 1Halimar DepthsHalimar Depths
- 6IslandIsland
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Molten TributaryMolten Tributary
- 1Mossfire ValleyMossfire Valley
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Myriad LandscapeMyriad Landscape
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Scavenger GroundsScavenger Grounds
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Tangled IsletTangled Islet
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
- 1Vineglimmer SnarlVineglimmer Snarl
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Chasm Skulker
Chasm Skulker
Dualcaster Mage
Dualcaster Mage
Emberwilde Captain
Emberwilde Captain
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
Molten Gatekeeper
Molten Gatekeeper
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Razorkin Needlehead
Razorkin Needlehead
Scrawling Crawler
Scrawling Crawler
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
Starwinder
Starwinder
Supportive Parents
Supportive Parents
The Locust God
The Locust God
Witty Roastmaster
Witty Roastmaster
Instants (20)
Access Denied
Access Denied
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Battle Hymn
Battle Hymn
Blossoming Defense
Blossoming Defense
Boon of Boseiju
Boon of Boseiju
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Dispel
Dispel
Gaea's Gift
Gaea's Gift
Giant Growth
Giant Growth
Harrow
Harrow
Might of the Masses
Might of the Masses
Nature's Claim
Nature's Claim
Negate
Negate
Pongify
Pongify
Prishe's Wanderings
Prishe's Wanderings
Raze the Effigy
Raze the Effigy
Stonewood Invocation
Stonewood Invocation
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Vines of Vastwood
Vines of Vastwood
Wheel and Deal
Wheel and Deal
Sorceries (8)
Day's Undoing
Day's Undoing
Drawn from Dreams
Drawn from Dreams
Eldritch Evolution
Eldritch Evolution
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Neoform
Neoform
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (11)
Altar of the Brood
Altar of the Brood
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Folio of Fancies
Folio of Fancies
Gruul Signet
Gruul Signet
Patchwork Banner
Patchwork Banner
Proteus Staff
Proteus Staff
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Stoneforge Masterwork
Stoneforge Masterwork
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (8)
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Fevered Visions
Fevered Visions
Frostcliff Siege
Frostcliff Siege
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Leyline of Anticipation
Leyline of Anticipation
Moonlit Meditation
Moonlit Meditation
Rhythm of the Wild
Rhythm of the Wild
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (18)
Barkchannel Pathway
Barkchannel Pathway
Bountiful Landscape
Bountiful Landscape
Command Tower
Command Tower
Cragcrown Pathway
Cragcrown Pathway
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Halimar Depths
Halimar Depths
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Molten Tributary
Molten Tributary
Mossfire Valley
Mossfire Valley
Myriad Landscape
Myriad Landscape
Riverglide Pathway
Riverglide Pathway
Scavenger Grounds
Scavenger Grounds
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Tangled Islet
Tangled Islet
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Vineglimmer Snarl
Vineglimmer Snarl
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (3)
Forest
7 Forest
Island
6 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain