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Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Optimized Combo
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #74
26decks
May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (18)
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Elvish MysticElvish Mystic
- 1Elvish Spirit GuideElvish Spirit Guide
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 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
- 1Simian Spirit GuideSimian Spirit Guide
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
- 1Whirlpool WarriorWhirlpool Warrior
Instants (17)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Worldly TutorWorldly Tutor
Sorceries (12)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (9)
- 1Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1BurgeoningBurgeoning
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1Springleaf ParadeSpringleaf Parade
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 4ForestForest
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Karplusan ForestKarplusan Forest
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 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
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Elvish Mystic
Elvish Mystic
Elvish Spirit Guide
Elvish Spirit Guide
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Hexing Squelcher
Hexing Squelcher
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
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
Simian Spirit Guide
Simian Spirit Guide
The Locust God
The Locust God
Whirlpool Warrior
Whirlpool Warrior
Instants (17)
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
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Will
Force of Will
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Pact of Negation
Pact of Negation
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Swan Song
Swan Song
Worldly Tutor
Worldly Tutor
Sorceries (12)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Cultivate
Cultivate
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Gamble
Gamble
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Three Visits
Three Visits
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Altar
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (9)
Beastmaster Ascension
Beastmaster Ascension
Burgeoning
Burgeoning
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Springleaf Parade
Springleaf Parade
Lands (25)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Karplusan Forest
Karplusan Forest
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
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
4 Forest
Island
3 Island
Mountain
2 Mountain