Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive cEDH

Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #66
14decks
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
Timetwister
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
99%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
96%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
92%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Mental Misstep
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Finale of Devastation
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Birds of Paradise
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Brain Freeze
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Windfall
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Chord of Calling
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
89%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
92%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
81%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Crop Rotation
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Eternal Witness
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Vitality
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Agate Instigator
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Tinder Wall
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Spellseeker
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Gilded Drake
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
High Fae Trickster
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Endurance
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gene Pollinator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Humble Defector
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Wild Cantor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Hermit Druid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Pact of Negation
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Noxious Revival
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Veil of Summer
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Chain of Vapor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Intuition
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Snap
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Siege Smash
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-30%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Manamorphose
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Turn Inside Out
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Miscast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Winds of Change
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Rite of Flame
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Echo of Eons
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Neoform
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Time Spiral
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Plunge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Time Reversal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Howling Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Earthcraft
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Wild Growth
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Impact Tremors
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Exploration
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Fire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Steely Resolve
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Squirrel Nest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Possession
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Mistrise Village
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Emergence Zone
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
City of Traitors
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Taiga
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
93%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Island
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
60%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-49%synergy
Forest
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ketria Triome
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-28%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy