Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Combo

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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Krang, the All-Powerful
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Frog Butler
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mathemagics
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
78%inclusion91 decks117 decks
71%synergy
Windfall
79%inclusion93 decks117 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion74 decks117 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion72 decks117 decks
58%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
56%synergy
Winds of Change
58%inclusion68 decks117 decks
55%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
51%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
47%synergy
Agate Instigator
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion69 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion64 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Vitality
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Molten Psyche
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Jace's Archivist
43%inclusion50 decks117 decks
40%synergy
Echo of Eons
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion37 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
37%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mage
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Anger
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Chord of Calling
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Invigorate
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Words of Wisdom
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
34%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Time Reversal
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Day's Undoing
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Fascination
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Game Plan
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Skyscribing
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Neoform
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion36 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Folio of Fancies
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Temple Bell
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
38%synergy
Forced Fruition
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Roar of Resistance
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion24 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Season of Growth
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Standstill
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion43 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion107 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion95 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion113 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion106 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion104 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion99 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion80 decks117 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion79 decks117 decks
23%synergy
Breeding Pool
68%inclusion79 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion66 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion62 decks117 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion58 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Ketria Triome
43%inclusion50 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
36%inclusion42 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion41 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
-17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
-12%synergy
Taiga
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion30 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-16%synergy