Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Polymorph
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
25decks
May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (12)
- 1Avenger of ZendikarAvenger of Zendikar
- 1Etali, Primal ConquerorEtali, Primal Conqueror
- 1Etali, Primal StormEtali, Primal Storm
- 1Irma, Part-Time MutantIrma, Part-Time Mutant
- 1Koma, Cosmos SerpentKoma, Cosmos Serpent
- 1Kozilek, Butcher of TruthKozilek, Butcher of Truth
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Raph & Mikey, TroublemakersRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers
- 1Slash, Reptile RampagerSlash, Reptile Rampager
- 1StarwinderStarwinder
- 1Terror of the PeaksTerror of the Peaks
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
Instants (16)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Artifact MutationArtifact Mutation
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chaos MutationChaos Mutation
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Divergent TransformationsDivergent Transformations
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Synthetic DestinySynthetic Destiny
- 1Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1Valakut AwakeningValakut Awakening
Sorceries (18)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Burning InquiryBurning Inquiry
- 1Chaotic TransformationChaotic Transformation
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Indomitable CreativityIndomitable Creativity
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Mass PolymorphMass Polymorph
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1PolymorphPolymorph
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Reality ScrambleReality Scramble
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1TransmogrifyTransmogrify
- 1Wheel of MisfortuneWheel of Misfortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Proteus StaffProteus Staff
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Tablet of DiscoveryTablet of Discovery
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (7)
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Rising of the DayRising of the Day
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1Temur AscendancyTemur Ascendancy
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Lukka, Coppercoat OutcastLukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (36)
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cinder GladeCinder Glade
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dreamroot CascadeDreamroot Cascade
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 5ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 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
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya CoastYavimaya Coast
Avenger of Zendikar
Avenger of Zendikar
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Etali, Primal Storm
Etali, Primal Storm
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
Slash, Reptile Rampager
Slash, Reptile Rampager
Starwinder
Starwinder
Terror of the Peaks
Terror of the Peaks
The Locust God
The Locust God
Instants (16)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Artifact Mutation
Artifact Mutation
Beast Within
Beast Within
Chaos Mutation
Chaos Mutation
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Counterspell
Counterspell
Divergent Transformations
Divergent Transformations
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Negate
Negate
Synthetic Destiny
Synthetic Destiny
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Valakut Awakening
Valakut Awakening
Sorceries (18)
Blasphemous Act
Blasphemous Act
Burning Inquiry
Burning Inquiry
Chaotic Transformation
Chaotic Transformation
Cultivate
Cultivate
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Farseek
Farseek
Indomitable Creativity
Indomitable Creativity
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Mass Polymorph
Mass Polymorph
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Polymorph
Polymorph
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Reality Scramble
Reality Scramble
Three Visits
Three Visits
Transmogrify
Transmogrify
Wheel of Misfortune
Wheel of Misfortune
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Proteus Staff
Proteus Staff
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Tablet of Discovery
Tablet of Discovery
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (7)
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Rising of the Day
Rising of the Day
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Temur Ascendancy
Temur Ascendancy
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Planeswalkers (1)
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
Lands (22)
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cinder Glade
Cinder Glade
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dreamroot Cascade
Dreamroot Cascade
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Frontier Bivouac
Frontier Bivouac
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
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya Coast
Yavimaya Coast
Basics (3)
Forest
5 Forest
Island
5 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain