Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Commander Matters

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
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Level Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Shared Animosity
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Invigorate
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Simic Charm
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Purphoros, God of the Forge
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
The Locust God
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Vitality
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Agate Instigator
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Junk Winder
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Jace's Archivist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Trygon Predator
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Ohran Viper
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Geode Golem
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Delighted Halfling
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Humble Defector
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Gaea's Gift
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Blossoming Defense
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Titanic Growth
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Giant Growth
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Shore Up
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Groundswell
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Become Immense
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Brute Force
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Titan's Strength
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Collision // Colossus
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Temur Charm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Colossal Growth
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Overprotect
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Fully Grown
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Siege Smash
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Khalni Ambush
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Ram Through
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Joint Exploration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Get a Leg Up
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Dream Fracture
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Infuriate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Masses
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Might
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Bite Down
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Change
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Molten Psyche
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Explore
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Echo of Eons
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Prosperity
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Time Reversal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Roar of Challenge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Thrash // Threat
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Skyscribing
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Fascination
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Hull Breach
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Summer Bloom
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spry and Mighty
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Font of Mythos
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Folio of Fancies
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Season of Growth
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Snake Umbra
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Combat Research
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
On the Trail
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Fervor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Standstill
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Raiding Schemes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Ketria Crystal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temur Banner
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Ketria Triome
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Abandon
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Khalni Ambush
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy