Xira, the Golden Sting (Commander) - Expensive 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
Changing Loyalty
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Swarmyard
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Hornet Queen
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Blex, Vexing Pest
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Haywire Mite
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Generous Patron
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Dragonlair Spider
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Hornet Nest
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
33%synergy
The Swarmweaver
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Kulrath Knight
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Spring-Leaf Avenger
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Performer
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Aatchik, Emerald Radian
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Ant Queen
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Grist, Voracious Larva
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Agitator Ant
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Living Hive
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Chevill, Bane of Monsters
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Giant Adephage
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Scute Mob
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
The Scorpion God
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Nantuko Husk
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Honest Rutstein
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Broodhatch Nantuko
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Cankerbloom
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Blightbeetle
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Necroskitter
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Putrefy
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Artifact Mutation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Charm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Atomize
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Curtains' Call
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Szat's Will
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Decimate
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Creation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Casualties of War
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Incremental Blight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Open the Way
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Explore
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Clasp
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Impact Tremors
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Crawling Infestation
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Awakening Zone
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Everlasting Torment
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Puca's Covenant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Firebender Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grave Venerations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Journey to Eternity
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Descendants' Fury
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Roots
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Crawling Sensation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Haunted One
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Nesting Grounds
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Restless Vents
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grim Backwoods
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Golgari Signet
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Bayou
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Taiga
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Underground Mortuary
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Savage Lands
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Turf
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy