Average Deck for Xyris, the Writhing Storm - Expensive Spellslinger
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #72
15decks
May 25, 2026
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Xyris, the Writhing StormXyris, the Writhing Storm
Creatures (15)
- 1Adrix and Nev, TwincastersAdrix and Nev, Twincasters
- 1Agate InstigatorAgate Instigator
- 1Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Enduring VitalityEnduring Vitality
- 1Fyndhorn ElvesFyndhorn Elves
- 1Jace's ArchivistJace's Archivist
- 1Llanowar ElvesLlanowar Elves
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge
- 1Razorkin NeedleheadRazorkin Needlehead
- 1Scrawling CrawlerScrawling Crawler
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1Whirlpool WarriorWhirlpool Warrior
Instants (21)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Beast WithinBeast Within
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlashbackFlashback
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1InvigorateInvigorate
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Noxious RevivalNoxious Revival
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Snakeskin VeilSnakeskin Veil
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Tamiyo's SafekeepingTamiyo's Safekeeping
- 1Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1Vines of VastwoodVines of Vastwood
- 1Wheel and DealWheel and Deal
Sorceries (14)
- 1Bala Ged RecoveryBala Ged Recovery
- 1Echo of EonsEcho of Eons
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Molten PsycheMolten Psyche
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1ProsperityProsperity
- 1Reforge the SoulReforge the Soul
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Time SpiralTime Spiral
- 1TimetwisterTimetwister
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
- 1Winds of ChangeWinds of Change
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Phyrexian AltarPhyrexian Altar
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Teferi's Puzzle BoxTeferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (8)
- 1Beastmaster AscensionBeastmaster Ascension
- 1Cryptolith RiteCryptolith Rite
- 1Goblin BombardmentGoblin Bombardment
- 1Impact TremorsImpact Tremors
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Parallel LivesParallel Lives
- 1Shared AnimosityShared Animosity
- 1Wild GrowthWild Growth
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 4ForestForest
- 1Hedge MazeHedge Maze
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Ketria TriomeKetria Triome
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Spire GardenSpire Garden
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stomping GroundStomping Ground
- 1TaigaTaiga
- 1Three Tree CityThree Tree City
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Enduring Vitality
Enduring Vitality
Fyndhorn Elves
Fyndhorn Elves
Jace's Archivist
Jace's Archivist
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
Magus of the Wheel
Magus of the Wheel
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Razorkin Needlehead
Razorkin Needlehead
Scrawling Crawler
Scrawling Crawler
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Whirlpool Warrior
Whirlpool Warrior
Instants (21)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Beast Within
Beast Within
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flashback
Flashback
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Invigorate
Invigorate
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Noxious Revival
Noxious Revival
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Snakeskin Veil
Snakeskin Veil
Swan Song
Swan Song
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Vines of Vastwood
Vines of Vastwood
Wheel and Deal
Wheel and Deal
Sorceries (14)
Bala Ged Recovery
Bala Ged Recovery
Echo of Eons
Echo of Eons
Farseek
Farseek
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Molten Psyche
Molten Psyche
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Prosperity
Prosperity
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 (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Phyrexian Altar
Phyrexian Altar
Skullclamp
Skullclamp
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Enchantments (8)
Beastmaster Ascension
Beastmaster Ascension
Cryptolith Rite
Cryptolith Rite
Goblin Bombardment
Goblin Bombardment
Impact Tremors
Impact Tremors
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives
Shared Animosity
Shared Animosity
Wild Growth
Wild Growth
Lands (25)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Hedge Maze
Hedge Maze
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Ketria Triome
Ketria Triome
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Spire Garden
Spire Garden
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground
Taiga
Taiga
Three Tree City
Three Tree City
Training Center
Training Center
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (3)
Forest
4 Forest
Island
3 Island
Mountain
2 Mountain