Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Card Draw

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
Frog Butler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lessons from Life
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giant Growth
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
93%synergy
Blossoming Defense
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Titanic Growth
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Invigorate
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Become Immense
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
76%synergy
Shore Up
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Brute Force
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Collision // Colossus
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Titan's Strength
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Season of Growth
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Ram Through
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Kodama's Reach
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Simic Charm
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Decisive Denial
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Colossal Growth
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Cold-Eyed Selkie
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Trygon Predator
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Coiling Oracle
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Geode Golem
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Sunder Shaman
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Ohran Viper
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Virulent Emissary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Chimera
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Humble Defector
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nightshade Dryad
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Scout
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lore Broker
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Groundswell
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Bite Down
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Temur Charm
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Harrow
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Fully Grown
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Soul's Fire
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Hunter's Insight
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Eureka Moment
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Master's Rebuke
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Joint Exploration
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Bulk Up
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Khalni Ambush
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Siege Smash
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Overprotect
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Masses
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Get a Leg Up
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Infuriate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Royal Treatment
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Go Forth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Colossal Might
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Strength
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball Shot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Uncaged Fury
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Run Amok
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Antagonize
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Defend the Rider
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Biomass Mutation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Guile
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Armed // Dangerous
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Thrash // Threat
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Roar of Challenge
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Explore
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Overrun
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Assert Perfection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Far Wanderings
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Rabid Bite
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Broken Bond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Act of Treason
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Path to the Festival
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Rimefire Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Combat Research
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Snake Umbra
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Sticky Fingers
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raiding Schemes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Wild Defiance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Strength
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grasp
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Aether Tunnel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Eel Umbra
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Roar of Resistance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Invisibility
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-43%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Temur Banner
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Moss Diamond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Mystery
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Gruul Turf
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Abandon
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Simic Guildgate
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Khalni Ambush
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Highlands
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Mutant Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-25%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-29%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-31%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lakeside Shack
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-27%synergy
Mossfire Valley
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-23%synergy