Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Card Draw

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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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Springleaf Parade
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorform
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
4.5%inclusion5 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Rimefire Torque
3.7%inclusion4 decks109 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
68%inclusion254 decks376 decks
61%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
52%inclusion169 decks323 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
58%inclusion217 decks376 decks
49%synergy
Howling Mine
51%inclusion190 decks376 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion285 decks376 decks
46%synergy
The Locust God
46%inclusion173 decks376 decks
43%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion161 decks376 decks
40%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
42%inclusion158 decks376 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion208 decks376 decks
40%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
41%inclusion155 decks376 decks
39%synergy
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Cultivate
60%inclusion227 decks376 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
49%inclusion185 decks376 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion175 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion159 decks376 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion159 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
41%inclusion155 decks376 decks
38%synergy
Growth Spiral
40%inclusion152 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Shared Animosity
40%inclusion152 decks376 decks
37%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
40%inclusion151 decks376 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion150 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion76 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion61 decks376 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion40 decks376 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.2%inclusion31 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.2%inclusion27 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.2%inclusion27 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion21 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Razorkin Needlehead
37%inclusion124 decks337 decks
35%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion132 decks376 decks
28%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
35%inclusion131 decks376 decks
30%synergy
Jace's Archivist
35%inclusion130 decks376 decks
32%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
32%inclusion115 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Vitality
31%inclusion102 decks334 decks
23%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion106 decks376 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion106 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Agate Instigator
26%inclusion92 decks349 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion98 decks376 decks
24%synergy
Chasm Skulker
26%inclusion98 decks376 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion96 decks376 decks
-9%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
23%inclusion88 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
23%inclusion88 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
23%inclusion86 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
23%inclusion85 decks376 decks
21%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion83 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Coiling Oracle
20%inclusion74 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion73 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
19%inclusion71 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion62 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion62 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
16%inclusion60 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion56 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion53 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Trygon Predator
14%inclusion51 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion47 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Humble Defector
12%inclusion46 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion46 decks376 decks
-3%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Viper
12%inclusion44 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion42 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
10%inclusion36 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Geode Golem
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.5%inclusion32 decks376 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.5%inclusion32 decks376 decks
-3%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.5%inclusion32 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
8.2%inclusion31 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
8.2%inclusion31 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
8.2%inclusion31 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
7.7%inclusion29 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.4%inclusion28 decks376 decks
-9%synergy
Horizon Chimera
7.4%inclusion28 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
40%inclusion149 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion137 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion133 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
32%inclusion121 decks376 decks
26%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion109 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion107 decks376 decks
23%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion100 decks376 decks
25%synergy
Simic Charm
26%inclusion97 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Blossoming Defense
25%inclusion94 decks376 decks
23%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
24%inclusion90 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Invigorate
23%inclusion88 decks376 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion86 decks376 decks
17%synergy
Wheel and Deal
23%inclusion85 decks376 decks
21%synergy
Giant Growth
22%inclusion84 decks376 decks
20%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
22%inclusion83 decks376 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion81 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion80 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Gift
21%inclusion78 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Brute Force
19%inclusion73 decks376 decks
18%synergy
Become Immense
19%inclusion72 decks376 decks
18%synergy
Titanic Growth
18%inclusion66 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion64 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion57 decks350 decks
15%synergy
Groundswell
16%inclusion60 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Titan's Strength
16%inclusion59 decks376 decks
14%synergy
Collision // Colossus
15%inclusion58 decks376 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion57 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion56 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion56 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion56 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Colossal Growth
14%inclusion54 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion54 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Temur Charm
14%inclusion51 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion47 decks350 decks
11%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
13%inclusion49 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion48 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion48 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Fully Grown
12%inclusion46 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion44 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
11%inclusion41 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
11%inclusion40 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
10%inclusion37 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion38 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion38 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Fire
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Hunter's Insight
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Bite Down
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Change
34%inclusion127 decks376 decks
31%synergy
Molten Psyche
32%inclusion119 decks376 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion106 decks376 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion102 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion101 decks376 decks
25%synergy
Reforge the Soul
22%inclusion81 decks376 decks
20%synergy
Echo of Eons
21%inclusion80 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion75 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion72 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Time Reversal
14%inclusion54 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion47 decks376 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
11%inclusion41 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion38 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Wear Down
9.4%inclusion33 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Fascination
9.3%inclusion35 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.0%inclusion34 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.0%inclusion34 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.2%inclusion31 decks376 decks
1%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.0%inclusion30 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
7.7%inclusion29 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Challenge
7.7%inclusion29 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.9%inclusion26 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.6%inclusion25 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Thrash // Threat
6.6%inclusion25 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion24 decks376 decks
-3%synergy
Time Spiral
6.4%inclusion24 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.1%inclusion23 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.9%inclusion22 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.6%inclusion21 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.3%inclusion20 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Collective Defiance
5.3%inclusion20 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Game Plan
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
35%inclusion132 decks376 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion132 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion129 decks376 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
30%inclusion112 decks376 decks
28%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion81 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
21%inclusion78 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Temple Bell
20%inclusion75 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion46 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Horn of Greed
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion42 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion41 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.3%inclusion35 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
9.3%inclusion35 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
9.0%inclusion34 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.0%inclusion30 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion26 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.6%inclusion21 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.6%inclusion21 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Library of Leng
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.1%inclusion19 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion146 decks376 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
37%inclusion140 decks376 decks
34%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
37%inclusion139 decks376 decks
34%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion124 decks376 decks
28%synergy
Fevered Visions
29%inclusion109 decks376 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
28%inclusion107 decks376 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion79 decks376 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion70 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Season of Growth
16%inclusion61 decks376 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion58 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion52 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion48 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
12%inclusion46 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Burgeoning
12%inclusion44 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion41 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion39 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion38 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
9.3%inclusion35 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.8%inclusion21 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion28 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion27 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.9%inclusion26 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.6%inclusion25 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
On the Trail
6.4%inclusion24 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.4%inclusion24 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion23 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.1%inclusion23 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
5.9%inclusion22 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.6%inclusion21 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Opposition
5.6%inclusion21 decks376 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion20 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion51 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.6%inclusion25 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion22 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion136 decks376 decks
34%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion104 decks376 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion103 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion98 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion58 decks350 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion50 decks376 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion49 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion33 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion33 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion29 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.9%inclusion22 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion297 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion273 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion210 decks376 decks
46%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion125 decks376 decks
30%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion57 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion46 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion42 decks376 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion42 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion38 decks376 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.0%inclusion34 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion31 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.2%inclusion27 decks376 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion24 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion363 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion362 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion359 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion355 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion253 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion191 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion163 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion162 decks376 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion160 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion147 decks376 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion146 decks376 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion141 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
36%inclusion136 decks376 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion129 decks376 decks
-10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion128 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion128 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion123 decks376 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion119 decks376 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion118 decks376 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion107 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion107 decks376 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion106 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion102 decks376 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion98 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion97 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion97 decks376 decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion93 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Turf
24%inclusion92 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion88 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion86 decks376 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion84 decks376 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
22%inclusion82 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion80 decks376 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion61 decks376 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion55 decks376 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion51 decks376 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion44 decks376 decks
1%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion43 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion41 decks376 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion39 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion39 decks376 decks
3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion37 decks376 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion36 decks376 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion36 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
10%inclusion36 decks376 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.3%inclusion35 decks376 decks
7%synergy