Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Expensive Group Slug
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #68
15decks
May 25, 2026
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Average Decklist
- 1 Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
- 1 Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1 An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1 Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1 Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1 Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1 Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1 City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Craterhoof BehemothCraterhoof Behemoth
- 1 Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1 Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1 Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1 Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1 Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1 Edric, Spymaster of TrestEdric, Spymaster of Trest
- 1 Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1 Evendo, Waking HavenEvendo, Waking Haven
- 1 Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1 ExplorationExploration
- 1 Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1 FarseekFarseek
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 3 ForestForest
- 1 Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1 Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1 General Kreat, the BoltbringerGeneral Kreat, the Boltbringer
- 1 Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1 Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1 Howling MineHowling Mine
- 1 Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 2 IslandIsland
- 1 Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1 Jaheira, Friend of the ForestJaheira, Friend of the Forest
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Karplusan ForestKarplusan Forest
- 1 Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1 Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1 Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1 Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 2 MountainMountain
- 1 Mystic ReflectionMystic Reflection
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1 Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1 Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Rites of FlourishingRites of Flourishing
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1 Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1 Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1 Springleaf ParadeSpringleaf Parade
- 1 Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1 Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 TaigaTaiga
- 1 Tale of Katara and TophTale of Katara and Toph
- 1 Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1 Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Time SpiralTime Spiral
- 1 TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1 Training CenterTraining Center
- 1 Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1 Vision SkeinsVision Skeins
- 1 Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1 Weftstalker ArdentWeftstalker Ardent
- 1 Wheel and DealWheel and Deal
- 1 Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1 Wheel of MisfortuneWheel of Misfortune
- 1 Whirlpool WarriorWhirlpool Warrior
- 1 WindfallWindfall
- 1 Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
- 1 Witty RoastmasterWitty Roastmaster
- 1 Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1 Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Craterhoof Behemoth
Craterhoof Behemoth
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
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
Weftstalker Ardent
Weftstalker Ardent
Whirlpool Warrior
Whirlpool Warrior
Witty Roastmaster
Witty Roastmaster
Instants (13)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystic Reflection
Mystic Reflection
Pongify
Pongify
Swan Song
Swan Song
Vision Skeins
Vision Skeins
Wheel and Deal
Wheel and Deal
Sorceries (12)
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Farseek
Farseek
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Three Visits
Three Visits
Time Spiral
Time Spiral
Timetwister
Timetwister
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Misfortune
Wheel of Misfortune
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (11)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Howling Mine
Howling Mine
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (11)
Beastmaster Ascension
Beastmaster Ascension
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Exploration
Exploration
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
Tale of Katara and Toph
Tale of Katara and Toph
Lands (27)
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evendo, Waking Haven
Evendo, Waking Haven
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Karplusan Forest
Karplusan Forest
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Taiga
Taiga
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Training Center
Training Center
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (3)
Forest
3 Forests
Island
2 Islands
Mountain
2 Mountains