Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Mill
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
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May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (17)
- 1Adrix and Nev, TwincastersAdrix and Nev, Twincasters
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Heartwood StorytellerHeartwood Storyteller
- 1Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1Jaheira, Friend of the ForestJaheira, Friend of the Forest
- 1Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1Kami of the Crescent MoonKami of the Crescent Moon
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1Psychosis CrawlerPsychosis Crawler
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
- 1Whirlpool WarriorWhirlpool Warrior
- 1Witty RoastmasterWitty Roastmaster
Instants (14)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Long River's PullLong River's Pull
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1NegateNegate
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Vision SkeinsVision Skeins
- 1Wheel and DealWheel and Deal
Sorceries (10)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1ProsperityProsperity
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Reforge the SoulReforge the Soul
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (11)
- 1Altar of the BroodAltar of the Brood
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Decanter of Endless WaterDecanter of Endless Water
- 1Folio of FanciesFolio of Fancies
- 1Howling MineHowling Mine
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (11)
- 1Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Dictate of KruphixDictate of Kruphix
- 1Fevered VisionsFevered Visions
- 1Forced FruitionForced Fruition
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Psychic CorrosionPsychic Corrosion
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Rites of FlourishingRites of Flourishing
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Xenagos, the RevelerXenagos, the Reveler
Lands (35)
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 7ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 1Geier Reach SanitariumGeier Reach Sanitarium
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Mikokoro, Center of the SeaMikokoro, Center of the Sea
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rootbound CragRootbound Crag
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Heartwood Storyteller
Heartwood Storyteller
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Kami of the Crescent Moon
Kami of the Crescent Moon
Magus of the Wheel
Magus of the Wheel
Molten Gatekeeper
Molten Gatekeeper
Psychosis Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
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
Witty Roastmaster
Witty Roastmaster
Instants (14)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Long River's Pull
Long River's Pull
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Negate
Negate
Pongify
Pongify
Vision Skeins
Vision Skeins
Wheel and Deal
Wheel and Deal
Sorceries (10)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Cultivate
Cultivate
Farseek
Farseek
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Prosperity
Prosperity
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Reforge the Soul
Reforge the Soul
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (11)
Altar of the Brood
Altar of the Brood
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Decanter of Endless Water
Decanter of Endless Water
Folio of Fancies
Folio of Fancies
Howling Mine
Howling Mine
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (11)
Beastmaster Ascension
Beastmaster Ascension
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Dictate of Kruphix
Dictate of Kruphix
Fevered Visions
Fevered Visions
Forced Fruition
Forced Fruition
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Psychic Corrosion
Psychic Corrosion
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Rites of Flourishing
Rites of Flourishing
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Planeswalkers (1)
Xenagos, the Reveler
Xenagos, the Reveler
Lands (19)
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Frontier Bivouac
Frontier Bivouac
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rootbound Crag
Rootbound Crag
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Training Center
Training Center
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (3)
Forest
7 Forest
Island
5 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain