Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - cEDH

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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57%synergy
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55%synergy
Veil of Summer
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79%synergy
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78%synergy
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77%synergy
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Simian Spirit Guide
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
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10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
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11%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
Mockingbird
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9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
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7%synergy
Endurance
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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Thassa's Oracle
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Enduring Courage
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1%synergy
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Worldly Tutor
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58%synergy
Chord of Calling
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Cyclonic Rift
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47%synergy
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Brain Freeze
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52%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
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44%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
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38%synergy
Snap
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26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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33%synergy
Mana Drain
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23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
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16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
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Pyroblast
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Pongify
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14%synergy
Nature's Claim
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18%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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Strix Serenade
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Lightning Bolt
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Rapid Hybridization
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Force of Vigor
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Heroic Intervention
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Dispel
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Wheel and Deal
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Counterspell
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Final Fortune
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9%synergy
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3%synergy
Brainstorm
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Beast Within
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Miscast
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Chaos Warp
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-27%synergy
Tale's End
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5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
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5%synergy
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Gamble
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59%synergy
Timetwister
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53%synergy
Jeska's Will
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35%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
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39%synergy
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Echo of Eons
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37%synergy
Molten Psyche
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32%synergy
Neoform
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19%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
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17%synergy
Reforge the Soul
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14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
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13%synergy
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Twinflame
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10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
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10%synergy
Three Visits
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Time Spiral
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10%synergy
Molten Duplication
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9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
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5%synergy
Time Reversal
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7%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
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7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
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7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-26%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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7%synergy
Vandalblast
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-2%synergy
Farseek
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-41%synergy
Fabricate
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4%synergy
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0%synergy
Personal Tutor
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4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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3%synergy
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The One Ring
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47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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37%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
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31%synergy
Imposter Mech
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6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-19%synergy
Howling Mine
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3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
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Underworld Breach
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60%synergy
Impact Tremors
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51%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
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52%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
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39%synergy
Earthcraft
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26%synergy
Shared Animosity
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24%synergy
Wild Growth
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14%synergy
Sylvan Library
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17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
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13%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
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9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
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10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
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8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
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5%synergy
Exploration
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Curiosity
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4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
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6%synergy
Roar of Resistance
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5%synergy
Mirrormade
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6%synergy
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Invasion of Ikoria
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21%synergy
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Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
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6%synergy
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Boseiju, Who Endures
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66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
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56%synergy
Mistrise Village
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30%synergy
Three Tree City
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40%synergy
Shifting Woodland
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32%synergy
Urza's Saga
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28%synergy
Emergence Zone
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20%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
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5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
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4%synergy
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Sol Ring
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13%synergy
Arcane Signet
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21%synergy
Lotus Petal
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78%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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51%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
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58%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
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6%synergy
Breeding Pool
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47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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60%synergy
Steam Vents
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47%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
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56%synergy
Stomping Ground
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44%synergy
Taiga
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71%synergy
Tropical Island
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70%synergy
Volcanic Island
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71%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
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73%synergy
Mana Confluence
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68%synergy
City of Brass
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58%synergy
Polluted Delta
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58%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Island
63%inclusion80 decks127 decks
-31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
-43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Forest
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
-47%synergy
Training Center
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16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-27%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-28%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-31%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-36%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-22%synergy