Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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
Neoform
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Windfall
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Chord of Calling
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Noxious Revival
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Finale of Devastation
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Veil of Summer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Crop Rotation
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Starwinder
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Supportive Parents
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Delighted Halfling
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Witness
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Tinder Wall
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Agate Instigator
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Phantasmal Image
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Mystic
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Endurance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Shusher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Containment Construct
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Prishe's Wanderings
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Snap
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Wheel and Deal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Overprotect
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Natural State
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Might of the Masses
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Suspend
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Winds of Change
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Timetwister
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Molten Psyche
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Echo of Eons
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Molten Duplication
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Last Chance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-40%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Time Reversal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Prosperity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Pod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
90%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Sylvan Library
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shared Animosity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Shifting Woodland
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Mana Crypt
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Island
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Forest
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Taiga
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Tropical Island
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Volcanic Island
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ketria Triome
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy