Xira, the Golden Sting (Commander) - Core

Nick Price
Feb 18, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Wither Cards in Commander
Continuing our dive into mechanics from the original Lorwyn block, this week it's time to see which cards with wither are the most popular.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Pest Rescuer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Rabid Attack
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Teacher's Pest
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Swarmyard
51%inclusion278 decks547 decks
48%synergy
Hornet Queen
49%inclusion268 decks547 decks
48%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
46%inclusion250 decks547 decks
44%synergy
Hornet Nest
45%inclusion245 decks547 decks
43%synergy
Dragonlair Spider
44%inclusion243 decks547 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
56%inclusion305 decks547 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Performer
40%inclusion217 decks547 decks
39%synergy
Haywire Mite
44%inclusion240 decks547 decks
38%synergy
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
37%inclusion201 decks547 decks
35%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
36%inclusion155 decks432 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
55%inclusion302 decks547 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion295 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion294 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion270 decks547 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
47%inclusion255 decks547 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
46%inclusion253 decks547 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion236 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
43%inclusion234 decks547 decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
42%inclusion228 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
41%inclusion226 decks547 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
39%inclusion213 decks547 decks
25%synergy
Ant Queen
35%inclusion190 decks547 decks
34%synergy
Giant Adephage
34%inclusion186 decks547 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion178 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Generous Patron
32%inclusion174 decks547 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion172 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
31%inclusion170 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Blex, Vexing Pest
31%inclusion170 decks547 decks
31%synergy
The Swarmweaver
31%inclusion146 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion163 decks547 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion156 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
28%inclusion154 decks547 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion153 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Spring-Leaf Avenger
27%inclusion150 decks547 decks
27%synergy
Aatchik, Emerald Radian
27%inclusion97 decks354 decks
27%synergy
Broodhatch Nantuko
26%inclusion143 decks547 decks
26%synergy
Kulrath Knight
25%inclusion139 decks547 decks
19%synergy
Living Hive
25%inclusion138 decks547 decks
25%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
25%inclusion137 decks547 decks
23%synergy
Viscera Seer
24%inclusion133 decks547 decks
14%synergy
Agitator Ant
24%inclusion131 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Scute Mob
23%inclusion127 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
23%inclusion123 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
23%inclusion124 decks547 decks
21%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
22%inclusion122 decks547 decks
19%synergy
Saber Ants
21%inclusion114 decks547 decks
21%synergy
Grist, Voracious Larva
21%inclusion112 decks539 decks
19%synergy
Giant Ankheg
20%inclusion112 decks547 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion106 decks547 decks
-7%synergy
Blightbeetle
19%inclusion105 decks547 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion99 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion90 decks547 decks
14%synergy
Crash of Rhino Beetles
16%inclusion90 decks547 decks
16%synergy
Chevill, Bane of Monsters
16%inclusion89 decks547 decks
15%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
16%inclusion88 decks547 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion85 decks547 decks
-9%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion85 decks547 decks
-16%synergy
Cankerbloom
15%inclusion82 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
15%inclusion80 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
14%inclusion78 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Wasps
13%inclusion73 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Xira Arien
13%inclusion71 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Necrosquito
13%inclusion70 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Endless Cockroaches
13%inclusion70 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
13%inclusion69 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion68 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Honest Rutstein
12%inclusion67 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
12%inclusion66 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion65 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
41%inclusion224 decks547 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion213 decks547 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion202 decks547 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
34%inclusion187 decks547 decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion183 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion118 decks547 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion118 decks547 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion114 decks547 decks
15%synergy
Deathsprout
16%inclusion85 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Second Harvest
13%inclusion69 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion66 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Charm
12%inclusion66 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Artifact Mutation
11%inclusion62 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion61 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Charm
10%inclusion54 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.3%inclusion51 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.0%inclusion49 decks547 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.6%inclusion47 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion45 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.2%inclusion45 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion44 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.6%inclusion36 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.0%inclusion33 decks547 decks
-6%synergy
Harrow
6.0%inclusion33 decks547 decks
-14%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion33 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion32 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
5.9%inclusion32 decks547 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
36%inclusion199 decks547 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion188 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion158 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
26%inclusion129 decks505 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
24%inclusion134 decks547 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion81 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion77 decks547 decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Creation
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion60 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion57 decks547 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion57 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion57 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion55 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion54 decks547 decks
-12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
10%inclusion52 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion45 decks547 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.0%inclusion44 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion42 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.5%inclusion41 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion32 decks431 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion35 decks547 decks
-2%synergy
Bone Shards
6.4%inclusion35 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.0%inclusion33 decks547 decks
-6%synergy
Casualties of War
5.9%inclusion32 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion29 decks538 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion29 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.1%inclusion28 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion145 decks547 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion134 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
22%inclusion122 decks547 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion80 decks547 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion68 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion65 decks547 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion59 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion55 decks547 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
7.9%inclusion43 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.9%inclusion38 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
6.2%inclusion34 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.9%inclusion32 decks547 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
5.5%inclusion30 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Contagion Engine
5.5%inclusion30 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.5%inclusion30 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
40%inclusion217 decks547 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
39%inclusion214 decks547 decks
29%synergy
Impact Tremors
35%inclusion190 decks547 decks
28%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion146 decks547 decks
22%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
24%inclusion131 decks547 decks
16%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
21%inclusion112 decks538 decks
20%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
20%inclusion109 decks547 decks
18%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion106 decks547 decks
14%synergy
Crawling Infestation
16%inclusion87 decks547 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion76 decks547 decks
8%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
12%inclusion65 decks547 decks
11%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
12%inclusion64 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
11%inclusion61 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Awakening Zone
11%inclusion58 decks547 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion47 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
8.6%inclusion47 decks547 decks
1%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.6%inclusion47 decks547 decks
-9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.0%inclusion44 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Insidious Roots
7.7%inclusion42 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Breath of Fury
7.5%inclusion41 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion40 decks547 decks
-1%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Everlasting Torment
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
0%synergy
At Knifepoint
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.9%inclusion20 decks291 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
6.6%inclusion36 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Crawling Sensation
6.6%inclusion36 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
6.4%inclusion35 decks547 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
6.2%inclusion34 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.7%inclusion31 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.7%inclusion31 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
5.5%inclusion30 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.5%inclusion30 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.3%inclusion29 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
5.1%inclusion28 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
41%inclusion223 decks547 decks
34%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.3%inclusion51 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.7%inclusion31 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion207 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion168 decks547 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion119 decks547 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion99 decks547 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion94 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion83 decks547 decks
12%synergy
Restless Vents
14%inclusion78 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion72 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion69 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion54 decks547 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Backwoods
9.1%inclusion50 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.8%inclusion37 decks547 decks
-12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.6%inclusion36 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion34 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.9%inclusion32 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion402 decks547 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion393 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
22%inclusion119 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion89 decks547 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion84 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion75 decks507 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion60 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion57 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.8%inclusion48 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion43 decks547 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion43 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion41 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion539 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion538 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion530 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion507 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Savage Lands
59%inclusion325 decks547 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion295 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
52%inclusion286 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
52%inclusion282 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion250 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion246 decks547 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion240 decks547 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
44%inclusion239 decks547 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion216 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion214 decks547 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion208 decks547 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
34%inclusion186 decks547 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion174 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion168 decks547 decks
-4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion166 decks547 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion152 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Twisted Landscape
27%inclusion145 decks534 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion148 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
27%inclusion146 decks547 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion140 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion121 decks547 decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion117 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion116 decks547 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion116 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion112 decks547 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion110 decks547 decks
-17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion107 decks547 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion100 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion99 decks547 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion94 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion92 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion92 decks547 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
16%inclusion90 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion88 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion81 decks547 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion81 decks547 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion80 decks547 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion76 decks547 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion74 decks547 decks
-3%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion72 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Mire
13%inclusion70 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion68 decks547 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion66 decks538 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
12%inclusion64 decks547 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion61 decks547 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion58 decks547 decks
6%synergy