Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Expensive Politics
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #66
2decks
Mar 13, 2026
Fire and Ice: Which Cards are Hot and Cold for Xyris, the Writhing Storm?
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Jan 23, 2026
Top 10 Group Hug Commanders for Lavaleaper
With Lavaleaper from Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us an updated Mana Flare effect, let's look at the Group Hug commanders that should play it.
Average Decklist
- 1 Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
- 1 ArachnogenesisArachnogenesis
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Azusa, Lost but SeekingAzusa, Lost but Seeking
- 1 Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1 Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1 Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1 Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1 BurgeoningBurgeoning
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Commercial DistrictCommercial District
- 1 Constant MistsConstant Mists
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1 CultivateCultivate
- 1 Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1 Decanter of Endless WaterDecanter of Endless Water
- 1 Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1 DisallowDisallow
- 1 Doubling SeasonDoubling Season
- 1 Dream FractureDream Fracture
- 1 EarthcraftEarthcraft
- 1 EmbercleaveEmbercleave
- 1 Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1 ExplorationExploration
- 1 Ezuri, Claw of ProgressEzuri, Claw of Progress
- 1 Faerie MastermindFaerie Mastermind
- 1 FarseekFarseek
- 1 FervorFervor
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Filter OutFilter Out
- 1 FirestormFirestorm
- 5 ForestForest
- 1 Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1 InvigorateInvigorate
- 5 IslandIsland
- 1 Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1 Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1 Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1 Level UpLevel Up
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 March of Swirling MistMarch of Swirling Mist
- 1 Mass HysteriaMass Hysteria
- 1 Mightform HarmonizerMightform Harmonizer
- 1 Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1 Monstrous RageMonstrous Rage
- 1 Moraug, Fury of AkoumMoraug, Fury of Akoum
- 4 MountainMountain
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Nullmage ShepherdNullmage Shepherd
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 O-NaginataO-Naginata
- 1 OverprotectOverprotect
- 1 Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1 RancorRancor
- 1 Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Rimewood FallsRimewood Falls
- 1 Rootbound CragRootbound Crag
- 1 Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Simic CharmSimic Charm
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Song of the DryadsSong of the Dryads
- 1 Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1 Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1 Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1 Stoneforge MasterworkStoneforge Masterwork
- 1 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1 TaigaTaiga
- 1 Tamiyo's SafekeepingTamiyo's Safekeeping
- 1 Temur Battle RageTemur Battle Rage
- 1 The One RingThe One Ring
- 1 Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1 Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1 Tifa's Limit BreakTifa's Limit Break
- 1 Trash the TownTrash the Town
- 1 Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1 Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1 Vines of VastwoodVines of Vastwood
- 1 VoidslimeVoidslime
- 1 Wild HungerWild Hunger
- 1 Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1 Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
- 1 Yavimaya HollowYavimaya Hollow
- 1 Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Faerie Mastermind
Faerie Mastermind
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Mightform Harmonizer
Mightform Harmonizer
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
Nullmage Shepherd
Nullmage Shepherd
Instants (26)
Arachnogenesis
Arachnogenesis
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Constant Mists
Constant Mists
Counterspell
Counterspell
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Disallow
Disallow
Dream Fracture
Dream Fracture
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Filter Out
Filter Out
Firestorm
Firestorm
Invigorate
Invigorate
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
March of Swirling Mist
March of Swirling Mist
Monstrous Rage
Monstrous Rage
Overprotect
Overprotect
Simic Charm
Simic Charm
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Temur Battle Rage
Temur Battle Rage
Tifa's Limit Break
Tifa's Limit Break
Trash the Town
Trash the Town
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Vines of Vastwood
Vines of Vastwood
Voidslime
Voidslime
Wild Hunger
Wild Hunger
Sorceries (6)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Farseek
Farseek
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Three Visits
Three Visits
Artifacts (9)
Decanter of Endless Water
Decanter of Endless Water
Embercleave
Embercleave
O-Naginata
O-Naginata
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Stoneforge Masterwork
Stoneforge Masterwork
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (12)
Burgeoning
Burgeoning
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Doubling Season
Doubling Season
Earthcraft
Earthcraft
Exploration
Exploration
Fervor
Fervor
Level Up
Level Up
Mass Hysteria
Mass Hysteria
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rancor
Rancor
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Song of the Dryads
Song of the Dryads
Lands (22)
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Commercial District
Commercial District
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Rimewood Falls
Rimewood Falls
Rootbound Crag
Rootbound Crag
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Taiga
Taiga
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya Hollow
Yavimaya Hollow
Basics (3)
Forest
5 Forests
Island
5 Islands
Mountain
4 Mountains