Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - cEDH

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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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13%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
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4%synergy
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Wheel of Fortune
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Windfall
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Skullclamp
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Force of Negation
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Winds of Change
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
74%synergy
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75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
71%synergy
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89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
55%synergy
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86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
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68%synergy
Flusterstorm
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Finale of Devastation
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Mental Misstep
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Veil of Summer
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
64%synergy
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Force of Will
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
83%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Crop Rotation
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
66%synergy
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Simian Spirit Guide
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Enduring Vitality
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Agate Instigator
61%inclusion86 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Tinder Wall
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Witness
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Jace's Archivist
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Spellseeker
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Clever Impersonator
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Vibrance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
2%synergy
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Chord of Calling
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Worldly Tutor
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Brain Freeze
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Noxious Revival
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Vapor
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Reflection
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Manamorphose
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-30%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-25%synergy
Brainstorm
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Timetwister
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Echo of Eons
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Molten Psyche
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Neoform
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Reforge the Soul
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-21%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Time Reversal
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-24%synergy
Molten Duplication
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-39%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Prosperity
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-26%synergy
Vandalblast
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-28%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
54%synergy
Impact Tremors
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Earthcraft
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Shared Animosity
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Roar of Resistance
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Three Tree City
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Shifting Woodland
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion129 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Fellwar Stone
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion135 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Taiga
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Tropical Island
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Volcanic Island
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
66%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Island
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
-28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion86 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
-40%synergy
Forest
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
-45%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-27%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-32%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-31%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-26%synergy
Cinder Glade
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-35%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-46%synergy