Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget 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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Giant Growth
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Blossoming Defense
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Titan's Strength
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Titanic Growth
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Groundswell
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Become Immense
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Shore Up
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Colossal Growth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Growth Spiral
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Season of Growth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Temur Charm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Invigorate
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Brute Force
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Collision // Colossus
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Gaea's Gift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Zada, Hedron Grinder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Coiling Oracle
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Trygon Predator
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sunder Shaman
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Geode Golem
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Viper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%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
24%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
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
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Treeguard Duo
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
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
Gnarlback Rhino
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aeromoeba
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
Instants
Ram Through
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Overprotect
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Decisive Denial
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Bite Down
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Harrow
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Get a Leg Up
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Simic Charm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Fully Grown
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Hunter's Insight
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Ranger's Guile
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Master's Rebuke
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Might of the Masses
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sure Strike
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Eureka Moment
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Colossal Might
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Siege Smash
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Unleash Fury
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Bear
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%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
Joint Exploration
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Infuriate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Turn Inside Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Clear Shot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%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
Glint
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
You Come to a River
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Brute Strength
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Aim High
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Raking Claws
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Built to Smash
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Armed // Dangerous
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Roar of Challenge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Impolite Entrance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thrash // Threat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Larger Than Life
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Overrun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Charge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Roamer's Routine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%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
Circuitous Route
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%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
Distortion Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rabid Bite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Way
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maximize Velocity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Assault Strobe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Multani's Decree
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Prey Upon
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
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%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
Stump Stomp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Taigam's Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%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
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Sticky Fingers
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Combat Research
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Snake Umbra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Shared Animosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%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
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
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
Ferocification
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fearsome Temper
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
7%synergy
Return the Past
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
Kessig Wolf Run
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%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
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-49%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Temur Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Simic Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Gruul Turf
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Mystery
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Abandon
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Highlands
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Timber Gorge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Grove
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Highland Lake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Stream
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bleeding Woods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lakeside Shack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Rockfall Vale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%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 Bluff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lush Oasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy