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Xyris, the Writhing Storm

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Mar 13, 2026

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Xyris, the Writhing Storm

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Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (21)
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Eternal WitnessEternal Witness
- 1Grothama, All-DevouringGrothama, All-Devouring
- 1High Fae TricksterHigh Fae Trickster
- 1Koma, World-EaterKoma, World-Eater
- 1Mister Fantastic, Reed RichardsMister Fantastic, Reed Richards
- 1Oboro BreezecallerOboro Breezecaller
- 1OctomancerOctomancer
- 1Orcish LumberjackOrcish Lumberjack
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1Thrasios, Triton HeroThrasios, Triton Hero
- 1Tinder WallTinder Wall
- 1Worldspine WurmWorldspine Wurm
Instants (14)
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Into the Flood MawInto the Flood Maw
- 1IntuitionIntuition
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1MirrorformMirrorform
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Veil of SummerVeil of Summer
Sorceries (14)
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1NeoformNeoform
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1See BeyondSee Beyond
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1TransmogrifyTransmogrify
- 1Warp WorldWarp World
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Manifold KeyManifold Key
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (8)
- 1Aggravated AssaultAggravated Assault
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1EarthcraftEarthcraft
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Teferi's Ageless InsightTeferi's Ageless Insight
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Lukka, Coppercoat OutcastLukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (31)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1ForestForest
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1IslandIsland
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth

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Agate Instigator

Birds of Paradise

Delighted Halfling

Enduring Vitality

Eternal Witness

Grothama, All-Devouring

High Fae Trickster

Koma, World-Eater

Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards

Oboro Breezecaller

Octomancer

Orcish Lumberjack

Phyrexian Metamorph

Purphoros, God of the Forge

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Scrawling Crawler

Simian Spirit Guide

Spellseeker

Thrasios, Triton Hero

Tinder Wall

Worldspine Wurm

Instants (14)

Brainstorm

Chord of Calling

Deflecting Swat

Fierce Guardianship

Flusterstorm

Force of Negation

Heroic Intervention

Into the Flood Maw

Intuition

Mental Misstep

Mirrorform

Pact of Negation

Swan Song

Veil of Summer

Sorceries (14)

Curse of the Swine

Echo of Eons

Farseek

Nature's Lore

Neoform

Sea Gate Restoration

See Beyond

Three Visits

Timetwister

Transmogrify

Warp World

Wheel of Fortune

Windfall

Winds of Change

Artifacts (10)

Arcane Signet

Ashnod's Altar

Grim Monolith

Lightning Greaves

Lotus Petal

Manifold Key

Phyrexian Altar

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Teferi's Puzzle Box

Enchantments (8)

Aggravated Assault

Cryptolith Rite

Earthcraft

Exploration

Goblin Bombardment

Rhystic Study

Teferi's Ageless Insight

Underworld Breach

Planeswalkers (1)

Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast

Lands (28)

Ancient Tomb

Bloodstained Mire

Boseiju, Who Endures

Breeding Pool

City of Brass

Command Tower

Flooded Strand

Gaea's Cradle

Mana Confluence

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

Mistrise Village

Misty Rainforest

Otawara, Soaring City

Polluted Delta

Rejuvenating Springs

Scalding Tarn

Shivan Reef

Spire Garden

Steam Vents

Stomping Ground

Taiga

Three Tree City

Training Center

Tropical Island

Volcanic Island

Windswept Heath

Wooded Foothills

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

Basics (3)

Forest

Island

Mountain