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Xyris, the Writhing Storm

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Xyris, the Writhing Storm

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Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (24)
- 1Allosaurus ShepherdAllosaurus Shepherd
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Destiny SpinnerDestiny Spinner
- 1Dockside ExtortionistDockside Extortionist
- 1Dualcaster MageDualcaster Mage
- 1Elvish Spirit GuideElvish Spirit Guide
- 1EnduranceEndurance
- 1Ghyrson Starn, KelermorphGhyrson Starn, Kelermorph
- 1Gilded DrakeGilded Drake
- 1Imperial RecruiterImperial Recruiter
- 1Kinnan, Bonder ProdigyKinnan, Bonder Prodigy
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1Ojer Axonil, Deepest MightOjer Axonil, Deepest Might
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1Sowing MycospawnSowing Mycospawn
- 1SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1Sylvan SafekeeperSylvan Safekeeper
- 1Tinder WallTinder Wall
Instants (16)
- 1Brain FreezeBrain Freeze
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1IntuitionIntuition
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Nature's ClaimNature's Claim
- 1Noxious RevivalNoxious Revival
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (10)
- 1Eldritch EvolutionEldritch Evolution
- 1Finale of DevastationFinale of Devastation
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1NeoformNeoform
- 1Rite of FlameRite of Flame
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Transmute ArtifactTransmute Artifact
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Birthing PodBirthing Pod
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Lion's Eye DiamondLion's Eye Diamond
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox AmberMox Amber
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (6)
- 1Carpet of FlowersCarpet of Flowers
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Utopia SprawlUtopia Sprawl
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (30)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arena of GloryArena of Glory
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1City of TraitorsCity of Traitors
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shifting WoodlandShifting Woodland
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills

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Allosaurus Shepherd

Birds of Paradise

Bloom Tender

Delighted Halfling

Destiny Spinner

Dockside Extortionist

Dualcaster Mage

Elvish Spirit Guide

Endurance

Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph

Gilded Drake

Imperial Recruiter

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

Llanowar Elves

Molten Gatekeeper

Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might

Purphoros, God of the Forge

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Razorkin Needlehead

Simian Spirit Guide

Sowing Mycospawn

Spellseeker

Sylvan Safekeeper

Tinder Wall

Instants (16)

Brain Freeze

Brainstorm

Chord of Calling

Crop Rotation

Cyclonic Rift

Fierce Guardianship

Flusterstorm

Force of Negation

Force of Will

Intuition

Lightning Bolt

Mindbreak Trap

Nature's Claim

Noxious Revival

Snap

Swan Song

Sorceries (10)

Eldritch Evolution

Finale of Devastation

Jeska's Will

Neoform

Rite of Flame

Timetwister

Transmute Artifact

Wheel of Fortune

Windfall

Winds of Change

Artifacts (14)

Arcane Signet

Birthing Pod

Chrome Mox

Fellwar Stone

Lion's Eye Diamond

Lotus Petal

Mana Vault

Mox Amber

Mox Diamond

Mox Opal

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Teferi's Puzzle Box

The One Ring

Enchantments (6)

Carpet of Flowers

Impact Tremors

Mystic Remora

Rhystic Study

Utopia Sprawl

Wild Growth

Lands (30)

Ancient Tomb

Arena of Glory

Arid Mesa

Bloodstained Mire

Boseiju, Who Endures

Breeding Pool

City of Brass

City of Traitors

Command Tower

Exotic Orchard

Flooded Strand

Forbidden Orchard

Gaea's Cradle

Mana Confluence

Misty Rainforest

Otawara, Soaring City

Scalding Tarn

Shifting Woodland

Spire of Industry

Steam Vents

Stomping Ground

Taiga

Talon Gates of Madara

Three Tree City

Tropical Island

Urza's Saga

Verdant Catacombs

Volcanic Island

Windswept Heath

Wooded Foothills