Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Aggro

Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Fire and Ice: Which Cards are Hot and Cold for Xyris, the Writhing Storm?
Snakes. Why'd it have to be Snakes? On this week's Fire and Ice, we'll answer that question with the powerhouse Xyris, the Writhing Storm.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Studious First-Year
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Windfall
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Shared Animosity
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Giant Growth
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Invigorate
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Agate Instigator
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
The Locust God
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Coiling Oracle
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Trygon Predator
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Geode Golem
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Tower Winder
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Gaea's Gift
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Simic Charm
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Blossoming Defense
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Overprotect
33%inclusion41 decks125 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Brute Force
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Titan's Strength
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Titanic Growth
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Become Immense
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Groundswell
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Might of the Masses
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Collision // Colossus
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Colossal Growth
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Get a Leg Up
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Harrow
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Ram Through
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Decisive Denial
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Temur Charm
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Siege Smash
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Fully Grown
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Unleash Fury
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Fire
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Colossal Might
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Infuriate
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Bite Down
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Change
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Molten Psyche
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Echo of Eons
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Time Reversal
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Prosperity
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Overrun
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Challenge
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Fascination
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Shared Roots
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Howling Mine
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Font of Mythos
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Temple Bell
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Rimefire Torque
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Season of Growth
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Forced Fruition
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Visions
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Defiance
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion120 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion118 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Stomping Ground
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Ketria Triome
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
1%synergy