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
Krang, the All-Powerful
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.8%inclusion14 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Charm
2.6%inclusion3 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.8%inclusion5 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion1.51K decks2.78K decks
48%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
47%inclusion1.30K decks2.78K decks
40%synergy
Invigorate
41%inclusion1.15K decks2.78K decks
39%synergy
Giant Growth
41%inclusion1.15K decks2.78K decks
39%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
42%inclusion1.18K decks2.78K decks
38%synergy
Shore Up
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.78K decks
37%synergy
Blossoming Defense
39%inclusion1.09K decks2.78K decks
37%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
41%inclusion1.15K decks2.78K decks
36%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion1.25K decks2.78K decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.78K decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
71%inclusion1.98K decks2.78K decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion1.58K decks2.78K decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion1.40K decks2.78K decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion1.29K decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion1.18K decks2.78K decks
27%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion1.14K decks2.78K decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
38%inclusion1.04K decks2.78K decks
34%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
37%inclusion1.02K decks2.78K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion1.01K decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
35%inclusion962 decks2.78K decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion924 decks2.78K decks
30%synergy
Coiling Oracle
32%inclusion888 decks2.78K decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion875 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
30%inclusion831 decks2.78K decks
28%synergy
The Locust God
28%inclusion783 decks2.78K decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
28%inclusion559 decks2.03K decks
25%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion724 decks2.78K decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion679 decks2.64K decks
23%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion704 decks2.78K decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion691 decks2.78K decks
23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
24%inclusion677 decks2.78K decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion667 decks2.78K decks
22%synergy
Jace's Archivist
23%inclusion638 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
22%inclusion598 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
21%inclusion597 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion594 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
19%inclusion536 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
19%inclusion535 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Ohran Viper
19%inclusion531 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion428 decks2.26K decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19%inclusion517 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
19%inclusion426 decks2.29K decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
18%inclusion513 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion483 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion481 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
17%inclusion468 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion457 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion453 decks2.78K decks
-18%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
16%inclusion450 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
16%inclusion449 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Sunder Shaman
16%inclusion448 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
16%inclusion446 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
16%inclusion445 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
16%inclusion436 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
15%inclusion425 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
15%inclusion424 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion420 decks2.78K decks
0%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
15%inclusion404 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion401 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion391 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion371 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion369 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
13%inclusion364 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion310 decks2.45K decks
10%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion345 decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
12%inclusion105 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
11%inclusion307 decks2.78K decks
10%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
11%inclusion303 decks2.78K decks
10%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion282 decks2.78K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion999 decks2.78K decks
-2%synergy
Become Immense
36%inclusion994 decks2.78K decks
34%synergy
Brute Force
35%inclusion976 decks2.78K decks
34%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
35%inclusion970 decks2.78K decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion955 decks2.78K decks
28%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion933 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Groundswell
32%inclusion897 decks2.78K decks
31%synergy
Titanic Growth
32%inclusion892 decks2.78K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion857 decks2.78K decks
0%synergy
Titan's Strength
30%inclusion825 decks2.78K decks
29%synergy
Decisive Denial
28%inclusion782 decks2.78K decks
24%synergy
Collision // Colossus
28%inclusion782 decks2.78K decks
27%synergy
Harrow
28%inclusion782 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Colossal Growth
28%inclusion764 decks2.78K decks
26%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion738 decks2.78K decks
25%synergy
Temur Charm
26%inclusion731 decks2.78K decks
22%synergy
Ram Through
25%inclusion683 decks2.78K decks
23%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion604 decks2.48K decks
22%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
23%inclusion626 decks2.78K decks
22%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
22%inclusion618 decks2.78K decks
21%synergy
Dream Fracture
22%inclusion598 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Fully Grown
21%inclusion596 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Get a Leg Up
21%inclusion592 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Soul's Fire
19%inclusion539 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion536 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Joint Exploration
19%inclusion533 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion532 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Bite Down
19%inclusion521 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
18%inclusion510 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Might of the Masses
18%inclusion509 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
18%inclusion507 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion502 decks2.78K decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion473 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion468 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion417 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Master's Rebuke
17%inclusion460 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion441 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion376 decks2.62K decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion392 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion389 decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
13%inclusion359 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
12%inclusion339 decks2.78K decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion327 decks2.78K decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion319 decks2.78K decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion207 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion274 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.4%inclusion262 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
9.3%inclusion259 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.2%inclusion246 decks2.67K decks
5%synergy
Infuriate
8.7%inclusion241 decks2.78K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion719 decks2.78K decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion631 decks2.78K decks
-11%synergy
Molten Psyche
21%inclusion585 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
21%inclusion576 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion575 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion522 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Winds of Change
19%inclusion521 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion458 decks2.78K decks
-10%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion450 decks2.78K decks
2%synergy
Roar of Challenge
16%inclusion445 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Thrash // Threat
15%inclusion414 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion402 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion363 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Time Reversal
13%inclusion360 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Fascination
12%inclusion320 decks2.78K decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion314 decks2.78K decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion268 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion284 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.5%inclusion263 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.5%inclusion263 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
9.3%inclusion258 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.2%inclusion256 decks2.78K decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.5%inclusion235 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.9%inclusion219 decks2.78K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion216 decks2.78K decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.2%inclusion192 decks2.67K decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
6.8%inclusion190 decks2.78K decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion177 decks2.67K decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.6%inclusion182 decks2.78K decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion176 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.2%inclusion173 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion165 decks2.78K decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion164 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.8%inclusion161 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.6%inclusion155 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.5%inclusion152 decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion147 decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.1%inclusion142 decks2.78K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
33%inclusion916 decks2.78K decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion633 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion610 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
22%inclusion598 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion515 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion463 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
16%inclusion455 decks2.78K decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion406 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion404 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion389 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion229 decks2.78K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.9%inclusion160 decks2.03K decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
6.7%inclusion186 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.4%inclusion149 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.2%inclusion145 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.1%inclusion143 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
36%inclusion986 decks2.78K decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
35%inclusion969 decks2.78K decks
32%synergy
Season of Growth
31%inclusion867 decks2.78K decks
29%synergy
Forced Fruition
29%inclusion799 decks2.78K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion777 decks2.78K decks
26%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion748 decks2.78K decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion647 decks2.78K decks
22%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion603 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion563 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion518 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion516 decks2.78K decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
19%inclusion515 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion371 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion351 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion242 decks2.78K decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.0%inclusion221 decks2.78K decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.6%inclusion32 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.5%inclusion209 decks2.78K decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.3%inclusion203 decks2.78K decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.1%inclusion196 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Fecundity
6.8%inclusion188 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.5%inclusion181 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
6.4%inclusion178 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.2%inclusion173 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.2%inclusion173 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion162 decks2.78K decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion162 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.6%inclusion156 decks2.78K decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.4%inclusion149 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.0%inclusion139 decks2.78K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion349 decks2.78K decks
12%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.5%inclusion154 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.66K decks2.78K decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.78K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion718 decks2.78K decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
22%inclusion599 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion547 decks2.78K decks
18%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion290 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion181 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion191 decks2.78K decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.9%inclusion163 decks2.78K decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.3%inclusion147 decks2.78K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion1.95K decks2.78K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion1.84K decks2.78K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion1.26K decks2.78K decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion724 decks2.78K decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion544 decks2.78K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion485 decks2.78K decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion420 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion354 decks2.78K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion345 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion306 decks2.78K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion291 decks2.78K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.1%inclusion253 decks2.78K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.2%inclusion200 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.6%inclusion163 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion2.73K decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion2.73K decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.72K decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.56K decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion1.94K decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion1.45K decks2.78K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion1.28K decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion1.19K decks2.78K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion1.06K decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.78K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion1.02K decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion1K decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion1K decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion976 decks2.78K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion972 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion936 decks2.78K decks
20%synergy
Gruul Turf
34%inclusion932 decks2.78K decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion801 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion794 decks2.78K decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion650 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion612 decks2.78K decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion610 decks2.78K decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion585 decks2.78K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion552 decks2.78K decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion544 decks2.78K decks
-27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
20%inclusion543 decks2.78K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
19%inclusion522 decks2.78K decks
-29%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion513 decks2.78K decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion476 decks2.78K decks
-27%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion473 decks2.78K decks
16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion451 decks2.78K decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion444 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion437 decks2.78K decks
-14%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion433 decks2.78K decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion430 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion421 decks2.78K decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion407 decks2.78K decks
-14%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion384 decks2.78K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion342 decks2.78K decks
-3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion341 decks2.78K decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion320 decks2.78K decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion294 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion287 decks2.78K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion280 decks2.78K decks
-24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion277 decks2.78K decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion271 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion268 decks2.78K decks
-24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion258 decks2.78K decks
-23%synergy
Rugged Highlands
8.9%inclusion247 decks2.78K decks
2%synergy