Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Expensive Snakes
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
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May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (18)
- 1Adrix and Nev, TwincastersAdrix and Nev, Twincasters
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1Junk WinderJunk Winder
- 1Kaseto, Orochi ArchmageKaseto, Orochi Archmage
- 1Lotus CobraLotus Cobra
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1Ohran FrostfangOhran Frostfang
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Roaming ThroneRoaming Throne
- 1Sakura-Tribe ElderSakura-Tribe Elder
- 1Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1Seshiro the AnointedSeshiro the Anointed
- 1The Locust GodThe Locust God
Instants (14)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Wheel and DealWheel and Deal
Sorceries (12)
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Reforge the SoulReforge the Soul
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Time SpiralTime Spiral
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Font of MythosFont of Mythos
- 1Howling MineHowling Mine
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (10)
- 1Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1BurgeoningBurgeoning
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Doubling SeasonDoubling Season
- 1ExplorationExploration
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Parallel LivesParallel Lives
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
Lands (35)
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 4ForestForest
- 1Frontier BivouacFrontier Bivouac
- 1Gaea's CradleGaea's Cradle
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Rootbound CragRootbound Crag
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Junk Winder
Junk Winder
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Lotus Cobra
Lotus Cobra
Magus of the Wheel
Magus of the Wheel
Ohran Frostfang
Ohran Frostfang
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Razorkin Needlehead
Razorkin Needlehead
Roaming Throne
Roaming Throne
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Scrawling Crawler
Scrawling Crawler
Seshiro the Anointed
Seshiro the Anointed
The Locust God
The Locust God
Instants (14)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Pongify
Pongify
Swan Song
Swan Song
Wheel and Deal
Wheel and Deal
Sorceries (12)
Cultivate
Cultivate
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Farseek
Farseek
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Reforge the Soul
Reforge the Soul
Three Visits
Three Visits
Time Spiral
Time Spiral
Timetwister
Timetwister
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Font of Mythos
Font of Mythos
Howling Mine
Howling Mine
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (10)
Beastmaster Ascension
Beastmaster Ascension
Burgeoning
Burgeoning
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Doubling Season
Doubling Season
Exploration
Exploration
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Lands (25)
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Frontier Bivouac
Frontier Bivouac
Gaea's Cradle
Gaea's Cradle
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rootbound Crag
Rootbound Crag
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Stormcarved Coast
Stormcarved Coast
Taiga
Taiga
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Training Center
Training Center
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (3)
Forest
4 Forest
Island
3 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain