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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
6decks
May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (14)
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Elvish MysticElvish Mystic
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Goblin AnarchomancerGoblin Anarchomancer
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1Tinder WallTinder Wall
- 1Whirlpool WarriorWhirlpool Warrior
- 1Witty RoastmasterWitty Roastmaster
Instants (21)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlashbackFlashback
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1InvigorateInvigorate
- 1Mystic ReflectionMystic Reflection
- 1Noxious RevivalNoxious Revival
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1Snakeskin VeilSnakeskin Veil
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Temur Battle RageTemur Battle Rage
Sorceries (13)
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1RavenformRavenform
- 1Reforge the SoulReforge the Soul
- 1Time SpiralTime Spiral
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chromatic LanternChromatic Lantern
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (6)
- 1Cool but RudeCool but Rude
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Springleaf ParadeSpringleaf Parade
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
Lands (35)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 4ForestForest
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Hedge MazeHedge Maze
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Elvish Mystic
Elvish Mystic
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Goblin Anarchomancer
Goblin Anarchomancer
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Magus of the Wheel
Magus of the Wheel
Molten Gatekeeper
Molten Gatekeeper
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
Tinder Wall
Tinder Wall
Whirlpool Warrior
Whirlpool Warrior
Witty Roastmaster
Witty Roastmaster
Instants (21)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Chord of Calling
Chord of Calling
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flashback
Flashback
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Invigorate
Invigorate
Mystic Reflection
Mystic Reflection
Noxious Revival
Noxious Revival
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Snakeskin Veil
Snakeskin Veil
Swan Song
Swan Song
Temur Battle Rage
Temur Battle Rage
Sorceries (13)
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Farseek
Farseek
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Ravenform
Ravenform
Reforge the Soul
Reforge the Soul
Time Spiral
Time Spiral
Timetwister
Timetwister
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Chromatic Lantern
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (6)
Cool but Rude
Cool but Rude
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Springleaf Parade
Springleaf Parade
Underworld Breach
Underworld Breach
Lands (24)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Hedge Maze
Hedge Maze
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Taiga
Taiga
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Training Center
Training Center
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
4 Forest
Island
4 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain