Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Expensive Politics
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #66
2decks
May 25, 2026
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Average Decklist
- 1 Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
- 1 Agitator AntAgitator Ant
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1 Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1 Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1 Blossoming DefenseBlossoming Defense
- 1 Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1 Branching EvolutionBranching Evolution
- 1 BurgeoningBurgeoning
- 1 Cheering CrowdCheering Crowd
- 1 Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Coveted JewelCoveted Jewel
- 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 Dissipation FieldDissipation Field
- 1 Dream FractureDream Fracture
- 1 Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1 Edric, Spymaster of TrestEdric, Spymaster of Trest
- 1 Eldrazi MonumentEldrazi Monument
- 1 Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1 Eon FrolickerEon Frolicker
- 1 FarseekFarseek
- 1 Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1 FervorFervor
- 1 Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1 Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 5 ForestForest
- 1 Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1 Generous PlundererGenerous Plunderer
- 1 Guff Rewrites HistoryGuff Rewrites History
- 1 Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1 Irma, Part-Time MutantIrma, Part-Time Mutant
- 4 IslandIsland
- 1 Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1 Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1 Kami of the Crescent MoonKami of the Crescent Moon
- 1 Kessig Wolf RunKessig Wolf Run
- 1 Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1 Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1 Mana ConfluenceMana Confluence
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1 Mass HysteriaMass Hysteria
- 1 Monstrous RageMonstrous Rage
- 3 MountainMountain
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 OverprotectOverprotect
- 1 Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1 Rainbow ValeRainbow Vale
- 1 Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1 Reflecting PoolReflecting Pool
- 1 Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Rising of the DayRising of the Day
- 1 Rites of FlourishingRites of Flourishing
- 1 Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1 ShadowspearShadowspear
- 1 Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 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 Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1 Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1 TaigaTaiga
- 1 Talon Gates of MadaraTalon Gates of Madara
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Training CenterTraining Center
- 1 Trash the TownTrash the Town
- 1 Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1 Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1 Victory ChimesVictory Chimes
- 1 Vines of VastwoodVines of Vastwood
- 1 Vision SkeinsVision Skeins
- 1 Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1 Wild HungerWild Hunger
- 1 Willowrush VergeWillowrush Verge
- 1 Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1 Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Agitator Ant
Agitator Ant
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Cheering Crowd
Cheering Crowd
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Eon Frolicker
Eon Frolicker
Generous Plunderer
Generous Plunderer
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Kami of the Crescent Moon
Kami of the Crescent Moon
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Instants (19)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Blossoming Defense
Blossoming Defense
Counterspell
Counterspell
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Dream Fracture
Dream Fracture
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Guff Rewrites History
Guff Rewrites History
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Monstrous Rage
Monstrous Rage
Overprotect
Overprotect
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Trash the Town
Trash the Town
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Vines of Vastwood
Vines of Vastwood
Vision Skeins
Vision Skeins
Wild Hunger
Wild Hunger
Sorceries (6)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Farseek
Farseek
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
Coveted Jewel
Coveted Jewel
Decanter of Endless Water
Decanter of Endless Water
Eldrazi Monument
Eldrazi Monument
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Shadowspear
Shadowspear
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Victory Chimes
Victory Chimes
Enchantments (12)
Branching Evolution
Branching Evolution
Burgeoning
Burgeoning
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Dissipation Field
Dissipation Field
Fervor
Fervor
Mass Hysteria
Mass Hysteria
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Rising of the Day
Rising of the Day
Rites of Flourishing
Rites of Flourishing
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Song of the Dryads
Song of the Dryads
Lands (25)
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Forbidden Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Kessig Wolf Run
Kessig Wolf Run
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mana Confluence
Mana Confluence
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Rainbow Vale
Rainbow Vale
Reflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Taiga
Taiga
Talon Gates of Madara
Talon Gates of Madara
Training Center
Training Center
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Willowrush Verge
Willowrush Verge
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (3)
Forest
5 Forests
Island
4 Islands
Mountain
3 Mountains