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Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Expensive Optimized Control
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #74
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May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (22)
- 1Adrix and Nev, TwincastersAdrix and Nev, Twincasters
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Craterhoof BehemothCraterhoof Behemoth
- 1Deceiver ExarchDeceiver Exarch
- 1EnduranceEndurance
- 1Enduring CourageEnduring Courage
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1Kiki-Jiki, Mirror BreakerKiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1MockingbirdMockingbird
- 1Molten GatekeeperMolten Gatekeeper
- 1Phantasmal ImagePhantasmal Image
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1Pollywog ProdigyPollywog Prodigy
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Surrak, Elusive HunterSurrak, Elusive Hunter
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Wandering ArchaicWandering Archaic
- 1Witty RoastmasterWitty Roastmaster
Instants (19)
- 1Borne Upon a WindBorne Upon a Wind
- 1Chain of VaporChain of Vapor
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of VigorForce of Vigor
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1HydroblastHydroblast
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Noxious RevivalNoxious Revival
- 1PyroblastPyroblast
- 1Red Elemental BlastRed Elemental Blast
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Veil of SummerVeil of Summer
Sorceries (8)
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Reforge the SoulReforge the Soul
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Wheel of FateWheel of Fate
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1Wheel of MisfortuneWheel of Misfortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (14)
- 1Altar of the BroodAltar of the Brood
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Imposter MechImposter Mech
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Talisman of ImpulseTalisman of Impulse
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Throne of the God-PharaohThrone of the God-Pharaoh
- 1TrinisphereTrinisphere
- 1Winter OrbWinter Orb
Enchantments (8)
- 1Doubling SeasonDoubling Season
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1On the TrailOn the Trail
- 1OppositionOpposition
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1The Rollercrusher RideThe Rollercrusher Ride
Lands (28)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command BeaconCommand Beacon
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Emergence ZoneEmergence Zone
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rockfall ValeRockfall Vale
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Craterhoof Behemoth
Craterhoof Behemoth
Deceiver Exarch
Deceiver Exarch
Endurance
Endurance
Enduring Courage
Enduring Courage
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Magus of the Wheel
Magus of the Wheel
Mockingbird
Mockingbird
Molten Gatekeeper
Molten Gatekeeper
Phantasmal Image
Phantasmal Image
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Pollywog Prodigy
Pollywog Prodigy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Razorkin Needlehead
Razorkin Needlehead
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Wandering Archaic
Wandering Archaic
Witty Roastmaster
Witty Roastmaster
Instants (19)
Borne Upon a Wind
Borne Upon a Wind
Chain of Vapor
Chain of Vapor
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Vigor
Force of Vigor
Force of Will
Force of Will
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Hydroblast
Hydroblast
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Noxious Revival
Noxious Revival
Pyroblast
Pyroblast
Red Elemental Blast
Red Elemental Blast
Swan Song
Swan Song
Veil of Summer
Veil of Summer
Sorceries (8)
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Reforge the Soul
Reforge the Soul
Timetwister
Timetwister
Wheel of Fate
Wheel of Fate
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Misfortune
Wheel of Misfortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (14)
Altar of the Brood
Altar of the Brood
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Imposter Mech
Imposter Mech
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Curiosity
Talisman of Impulse
Talisman of Impulse
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
The One Ring
The One Ring
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
Trinisphere
Trinisphere
Winter Orb
Winter Orb
Enchantments (8)
Doubling Season
Doubling Season
Exploration
Exploration
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
On the Trail
On the Trail
Opposition
Opposition
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
The Rollercrusher Ride
The Rollercrusher Ride
Lands (28)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Beacon
Command Beacon
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Emergence Zone
Emergence Zone
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rockfall Vale
Rockfall Vale
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Taiga
Taiga
Training Center
Training Center
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills