Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive cEDH

Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Rank #65
13decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Timetwister
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
99%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
96%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
92%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Mental Misstep
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Finale of Devastation
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Brain Freeze
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Force of Negation
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Skullclamp
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Windfall
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
68%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
92%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Crop Rotation
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Eternal Witness
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Vitality
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Agate Instigator
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Spellseeker
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Gilded Drake
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Tinder Wall
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
High Fae Trickster
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Phantasmal Image
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Clever Impersonator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gene Pollinator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Hermit Druid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Humble Defector
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Roots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wild Cantor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Druid of Purification
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chord of Calling
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Pact of Negation
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Veil of Summer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Chain of Vapor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Noxious Revival
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Snap
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Intuition
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Worldly Tutor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Daze
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wheel and Deal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Giant Growth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Rage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Memory's Journey
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Turn Inside Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-30%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Rite of Flame
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Winds of Change
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Echo of Eons
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Neoform
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Time Spiral
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Plunge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Time Reversal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Howling Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Earthcraft
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Wild Growth
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Impact Tremors
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Fire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Steely Resolve
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Squirrel Nest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Song of Creation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Possession
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Emergence Zone
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Shifting Woodland
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
City of Traitors
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Grim Monolith
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Taiga
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Island
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Forest
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-49%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ketria Triome
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-27%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Hedge Maze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy