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Xyris, the Writhing Storm

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Xyris, the Writhing Storm

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Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (8)
- 1Craterhoof BehemothCraterhoof Behemoth
- 1Etali, Primal ConquerorEtali, Primal Conqueror
- 1Irma, Part-Time MutantIrma, Part-Time Mutant
- 1Koma, Cosmos SerpentKoma, Cosmos Serpent
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Slash, Reptile RampagerSlash, Reptile Rampager
- 1Ulamog, the Infinite GyreUlamog, the Infinite Gyre
- 1Worldspine WurmWorldspine Wurm
Instants (20)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Archdruid's CharmArchdruid's Charm
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chord of CallingChord of Calling
- 1Crop RotationCrop Rotation
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Final FortuneFinal Fortune
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of VigorForce of Vigor
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mindbreak TrapMindbreak Trap
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Noxious RevivalNoxious Revival
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Synthetic DestinySynthetic Destiny
- 1Tale's EndTale's End
- 1Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
Sorceries (16)
- 1Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act
- 1Chaotic TransformationChaotic Transformation
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1GambleGamble
- 1Indomitable CreativityIndomitable Creativity
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Nature's RhythmNature's Rhythm
- 1PolymorphPolymorph
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Selvala's StampedeSelvala's Stampede
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1TransmogrifyTransmogrify
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Exploration BroodshipExploration Broodship
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1Proteus StaffProteus Staff
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Tablet of DiscoveryTablet of Discovery
- 1Talisman of CuriosityTalisman of Curiosity
- 1Talisman of ImpulseTalisman of Impulse
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (6)
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Leyline of AnticipationLeyline of Anticipation
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Rhythm of the WildRhythm of the Wild
- 1Temur AscendancyTemur Ascendancy
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Lukka, Coppercoat OutcastLukka, Coppercoat Outcast
- 1Tezzeret the SeekerTezzeret the Seeker
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Big Apple, 3 a.m.Big Apple, 3 a.m.
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Cinder GladeCinder Glade
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Commercial DistrictCommercial District
- 1Field of the DeadField of the Dead
- 2ForestForest
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Kher KeepKher Keep
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Plaza of HeroesPlaza of Heroes
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shifting WoodlandShifting Woodland
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth

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Craterhoof Behemoth

Etali, Primal Conqueror

Irma, Part-Time Mutant

Koma, Cosmos Serpent

Purphoros, God of the Forge

Slash, Reptile Rampager

Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre

Worldspine Wurm

Instants (20)

An Offer You Can't Refuse

Archdruid's Charm

Beast Within

Chord of Calling

Crop Rotation

Fierce Guardianship

Final Fortune

Flusterstorm

Force of Vigor

Force of Will

Growth Spiral

Mana Drain

Mindbreak Trap

Mystical Tutor

Noxious Revival

Rapid Hybridization

Swan Song

Synthetic Destiny

Tale's End

Tyvar's Stand

Sorceries (16)

Blasphemous Act

Chaotic Transformation

Cultivate

Echo of Eons

Gamble

Indomitable Creativity

Nature's Lore

Nature's Rhythm

Polymorph

Rampant Growth

Selvala's Stampede

Three Visits

Timetwister

Transmogrify

Wheel of Fortune

Winds of Change

Artifacts (13)

Arcane Signet

Exploration Broodship

Lotus Petal

Mana Vault

Phyrexian Altar

Proteus Staff

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Tablet of Discovery

Talisman of Curiosity

Talisman of Impulse

Teferi's Puzzle Box

The One Ring

Enchantments (6)

Cryptolith Rite

Exploration

Leyline of Anticipation

Rhystic Study

Rhythm of the Wild

Temur Ascendancy

Planeswalkers (2)

Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast

Tezzeret the Seeker

Lands (28)

Ancient Tomb

Big Apple, 3 a.m.

Boseiju, Who Endures

Breeding Pool

Cavern of Souls

Cinder Glade

Command Tower

Commercial District

Field of the Dead

Gaea's Cradle

Kher Keep

Mistrise Village

Misty Rainforest

Otawara, Soaring City

Plaza of Heroes

Reliquary Tower

Scalding Tarn

Shifting Woodland

Steam Vents

Stomping Ground

Taiga

Thundering Falls

Training Center

Tropical Island

Urza's Saga

Volcanic Island

Wooded Foothills

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

Basics (3)

Forest

2 Forest

Island

2 Island

Mountain

2 Mountain