Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Core

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
3.0%inclusion6 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Charm
2.8%inclusion6 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Burrog Barrage
2.3%inclusion4 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Gardens
1.9%inclusion4 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
1.9%inclusion4 decks212 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion1.51K decks2.76K decks
48%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
47%inclusion1.29K decks2.76K decks
40%synergy
Giant Growth
41%inclusion1.14K decks2.76K decks
39%synergy
Invigorate
41%inclusion1.13K decks2.76K decks
39%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
42%inclusion1.17K decks2.76K decks
38%synergy
Shore Up
39%inclusion1.09K decks2.76K decks
37%synergy
Blossoming Defense
39%inclusion1.08K decks2.76K decks
37%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion1.24K decks2.76K decks
36%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
41%inclusion1.14K decks2.76K decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
39%inclusion1.08K decks2.76K decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
71%inclusion1.96K decks2.76K decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion1.56K decks2.76K decks
25%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion1.39K decks2.76K decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion1.27K decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion1.18K decks2.76K decks
27%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion1.14K decks2.76K decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Simic Charm
38%inclusion1.03K decks2.76K decks
34%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.76K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1K decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
35%inclusion955 decks2.76K decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion916 decks2.76K decks
30%synergy
Coiling Oracle
32%inclusion875 decks2.76K decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion873 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
30%inclusion825 decks2.76K decks
28%synergy
The Locust God
28%inclusion770 decks2.76K decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion565 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion716 decks2.76K decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion690 decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion702 decks2.76K decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion678 decks2.76K decks
23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
24%inclusion671 decks2.76K decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion664 decks2.76K decks
22%synergy
Jace's Archivist
23%inclusion634 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
22%inclusion597 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
21%inclusion586 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion583 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
19%inclusion529 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Ohran Viper
19%inclusion526 decks2.76K decks
18%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
19%inclusion525 decks2.76K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion435 decks2.30K decks
11%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
18%inclusion509 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion509 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion428 decks2.34K decks
16%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion474 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion472 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
17%inclusion455 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
17%inclusion455 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion454 decks2.76K decks
-18%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
16%inclusion445 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Sunder Shaman
16%inclusion439 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
16%inclusion435 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
16%inclusion434 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
16%inclusion430 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
15%inclusion427 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
15%inclusion419 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion414 decks2.76K decks
0%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
15%inclusion410 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion399 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
14%inclusion398 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion390 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion369 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion365 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
13%inclusion356 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion314 decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion341 decks2.76K decks
1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
12%inclusion113 decks916 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
11%inclusion308 decks2.76K decks
11%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
11%inclusion301 decks2.76K decks
10%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion286 decks2.76K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion995 decks2.76K decks
-1%synergy
Become Immense
35%inclusion973 decks2.76K decks
34%synergy
Brute Force
35%inclusion961 decks2.76K decks
34%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
35%inclusion953 decks2.76K decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion935 decks2.76K decks
28%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion922 decks2.76K decks
18%synergy
Groundswell
32%inclusion882 decks2.76K decks
31%synergy
Titanic Growth
32%inclusion880 decks2.76K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion845 decks2.76K decks
-1%synergy
Titan's Strength
29%inclusion813 decks2.76K decks
28%synergy
Decisive Denial
28%inclusion769 decks2.76K decks
23%synergy
Collision // Colossus
28%inclusion767 decks2.76K decks
27%synergy
Harrow
28%inclusion764 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Colossal Growth
27%inclusion749 decks2.76K decks
26%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion734 decks2.76K decks
25%synergy
Temur Charm
26%inclusion718 decks2.76K decks
22%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion614 decks2.52K decks
22%synergy
Ram Through
24%inclusion668 decks2.76K decks
23%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion614 decks2.76K decks
21%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
22%inclusion613 decks2.76K decks
21%synergy
Dream Fracture
22%inclusion600 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Get a Leg Up
21%inclusion587 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Fully Grown
21%inclusion583 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Soul's Fire
19%inclusion528 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion527 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion527 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Joint Exploration
19%inclusion524 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Bite Down
18%inclusion508 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
18%inclusion505 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Might of the Masses
18%inclusion501 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
18%inclusion496 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion493 decks2.76K decks
-9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion465 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion458 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion418 decks2.52K decks
15%synergy
Master's Rebuke
16%inclusion452 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion446 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion382 decks2.67K decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion391 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion377 decks2.76K decks
1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
13%inclusion351 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
12%inclusion336 decks2.76K decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion324 decks2.76K decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion313 decks2.76K decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion218 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion275 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
10%inclusion264 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.3%inclusion256 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.3%inclusion251 decks2.71K decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.8%inclusion243 decks2.76K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion710 decks2.76K decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion624 decks2.76K decks
-11%synergy
Molten Psyche
21%inclusion583 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion570 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
21%inclusion566 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Winds of Change
19%inclusion520 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion514 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion454 decks2.76K decks
-10%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion450 decks2.76K decks
2%synergy
Roar of Challenge
16%inclusion433 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Thrash // Threat
15%inclusion406 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Reforge the Soul
15%inclusion400 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion360 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Time Reversal
13%inclusion355 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion316 decks2.76K decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion309 decks2.76K decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion269 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion285 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.4%inclusion259 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.4%inclusion258 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
9.3%inclusion257 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.2%inclusion253 decks2.76K decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.6%inclusion237 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.9%inclusion219 decks2.76K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion214 decks2.76K decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.3%inclusion197 decks2.71K decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
6.9%inclusion190 decks2.76K decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion183 decks2.71K decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.5%inclusion180 decks2.76K decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.3%inclusion174 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion174 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion165 decks2.76K decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion164 decks2.76K decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.8%inclusion159 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.7%inclusion158 decks2.76K decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.7%inclusion157 decks2.76K decks
2%synergy
Hull Breach
5.1%inclusion141 decks2.76K decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.1%inclusion140 decks2.76K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
33%inclusion910 decks2.76K decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion627 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion606 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
21%inclusion591 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion514 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
16%inclusion452 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
16%inclusion450 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion402 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion397 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion383 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion225 decks2.76K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
6.6%inclusion182 decks2.76K decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.3%inclusion147 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.3%inclusion147 decks2.76K decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.0%inclusion139 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
36%inclusion984 decks2.76K decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
35%inclusion967 decks2.76K decks
32%synergy
Season of Growth
31%inclusion854 decks2.76K decks
29%synergy
Forced Fruition
29%inclusion794 decks2.76K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion777 decks2.76K decks
26%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion744 decks2.76K decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion638 decks2.76K decks
22%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion608 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion551 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
19%inclusion512 decks2.76K decks
14%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion511 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Sticky Fingers
18%inclusion504 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion371 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion351 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
9.0%inclusion248 decks2.76K decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.9%inclusion219 decks2.76K decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.5%inclusion207 decks2.76K decks
3%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.4%inclusion205 decks2.76K decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion194 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Fecundity
6.8%inclusion188 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.5%inclusion180 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.2%inclusion171 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
6.2%inclusion170 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.1%inclusion169 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion162 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion161 decks2.76K decks
-1%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.6%inclusion155 decks2.76K decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.4%inclusion149 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.0%inclusion139 decks2.76K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion346 decks2.76K decks
12%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.5%inclusion153 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.64K decks2.76K decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
37%inclusion1.03K decks2.76K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion719 decks2.76K decks
11%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
22%inclusion596 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
19%inclusion535 decks2.76K decks
17%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion290 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
7.4%inclusion187 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion189 decks2.76K decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.9%inclusion163 decks2.76K decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.33K decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.4%inclusion148 decks2.76K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion1.94K decks2.76K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion1.83K decks2.76K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion1.25K decks2.76K decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion716 decks2.76K decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion540 decks2.76K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion485 decks2.76K decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion418 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion354 decks2.76K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion341 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion299 decks2.76K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion286 decks2.76K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.0%inclusion249 decks2.76K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.2%inclusion198 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.5%inclusion163 decks2.51K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion2.71K decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion2.71K decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.70K decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.55K decks2.76K decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion1.92K decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion1.45K decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion1.26K decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion1.17K decks2.76K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion1.05K decks2.76K decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion1.04K decks2.76K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion1K decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion996 decks2.76K decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion986 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion986 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion979 decks2.76K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion959 decks2.76K decks
16%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion917 decks2.76K decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion916 decks2.76K decks
20%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion804 decks2.76K decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion802 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
24%inclusion657 decks2.68K decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion620 decks2.76K decks
-5%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion614 decks2.76K decks
-18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion581 decks2.76K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion551 decks2.76K decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion549 decks2.76K decks
-27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
20%inclusion545 decks2.76K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
19%inclusion533 decks2.76K decks
-29%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion519 decks2.76K decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion485 decks2.76K decks
-27%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion465 decks2.76K decks
15%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion446 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion440 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion438 decks2.76K decks
-13%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion429 decks2.76K decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion425 decks2.76K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion422 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion410 decks2.76K decks
-14%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion388 decks2.76K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion348 decks2.76K decks
-3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion340 decks2.76K decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion322 decks2.76K decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion288 decks2.76K decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion281 decks2.76K decks
-24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion278 decks2.76K decks
1%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion271 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion269 decks2.76K decks
-24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion269 decks2.76K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.4%inclusion260 decks2.76K decks
-23%synergy
Rugged Highlands
8.9%inclusion246 decks2.76K decks
2%synergy