Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Aggro

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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impolite Entrance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blossoming Defense
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Giant Growth
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Titan's Strength
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Titanic Growth
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Shore Up
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Overprotect
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Groundswell
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Brute Force
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Rampant Growth
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Growth Spiral
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Become Immense
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Colossal Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Season of Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Temur Charm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Invigorate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Sunder Shaman
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Coiling Oracle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Geode Golem
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Trygon Predator
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Viper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Treeguard Duo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Captor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Kolaghan Forerunners
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rootcoil Creeper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rimrock Knight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thieving Magpie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plague Myr
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Collision // Colossus
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Gaea's Gift
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Ram Through
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Bite Down
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Get a Leg Up
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Simic Charm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Hunter's Insight
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Might of the Masses
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Siege Smash
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Decisive Denial
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Ranger's Guile
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Fully Grown
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Infuriate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sure Strike
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Colossal Might
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Unleash Fury
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Fire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Monstrous Rage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Vision Skeins
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Built to Smash
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Royal Treatment
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Atarka's Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Strength in Numbers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Weapon Surge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Biomass Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Glint
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krosan Grip
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Awaken the Bear
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Joint Exploration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Brute Strength
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Aim High
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Raking Claws
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mending Touch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Armed // Dangerous
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Overrun
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Charge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Larger Than Life
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Minds Aglow
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Thrash // Threat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Distortion Strike
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Assault Strobe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Roar of Challenge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Roamer's Routine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Justice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fascination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scale Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Edge of Autumn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rabid Bite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Nature's Way
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maximize Velocity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Multani's Decree
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prey Upon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Savage Swipe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Irresistible Prey
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phytoburst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Summer Bloom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Taigam's Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Boots of Speed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Leering Emblem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Valor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Combat Research
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sticky Fingers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ferocification
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Colossification
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloak of Mists
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Veil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Fishliver Oil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fearsome Temper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Levitation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Resistance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Echoes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hardy Outlander
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quest for Ancient Secrets
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Invisibility
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Sol Ring
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Temur Banner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Simic Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Gruul Turf
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Abandon
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Highlands
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Game Trail
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lush Oasis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Timber Gorge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Rockfall Vale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy