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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
21decks
May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (19)
- 1Adrix and Nev, TwincastersAdrix and Nev, Twincasters
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Edric, Spymaster of TrestEdric, Spymaster of Trest
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Eternal WitnessEternal Witness
- 1Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1Kami of the Crescent MoonKami of the Crescent Moon
- 1Kaseto, Orochi ArchmageKaseto, Orochi Archmage
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
- 1Whirlpool WarriorWhirlpool Warrior
Instants (15)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Veil of SummerVeil of Summer
- 1Wheel and DealWheel and Deal
- 1Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
Sorceries (11)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Minds AglowMinds Aglow
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1Reforge the SoulReforge the Soul
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Font of MythosFont of Mythos
- 1Howling MineHowling Mine
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (10)
- 1Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Forced FruitionForced Fruition
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Rites of FlourishingRites of Flourishing
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1Springleaf ParadeSpringleaf Parade
Lands (34)
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 5ForestForest
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rootbound CragRootbound Crag
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Eternal Witness
Eternal Witness
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Kami of the Crescent Moon
Kami of the Crescent Moon
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Magus of the Wheel
Magus of the Wheel
Molten Gatekeeper
Molten Gatekeeper
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Razorkin Needlehead
Razorkin Needlehead
Scrawling Crawler
Scrawling Crawler
The Locust God
The Locust God
Whirlpool Warrior
Whirlpool Warrior
Instants (15)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Chord of Calling
Chord of Calling
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Swan Song
Swan Song
Veil of Summer
Veil of Summer
Wheel and Deal
Wheel and Deal
Worldly Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Sorceries (11)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Farseek
Farseek
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Minds Aglow
Minds Aglow
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Reforge the Soul
Reforge the Soul
Three Visits
Three Visits
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Font of Mythos
Font of Mythos
Howling Mine
Howling Mine
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (10)
Beastmaster Ascension
Beastmaster Ascension
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Forced Fruition
Forced Fruition
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Rites of Flourishing
Rites of Flourishing
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Springleaf Parade
Springleaf Parade
Lands (21)
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rootbound Crag
Rootbound Crag
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Taiga
Taiga
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Training Center
Training Center
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
5 Forest
Island
4 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain