Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Core

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.5%inclusion11 decks315 decks
3%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
2.4%inclusion5 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.4%inclusion3 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Mutant Town
1.0%inclusion2 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
1.0%inclusion2 decks201 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
54%inclusion1.53K decks2.83K decks
47%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
47%inclusion1.33K decks2.83K decks
40%synergy
Invigorate
42%inclusion1.18K decks2.83K decks
40%synergy
Giant Growth
42%inclusion1.19K decks2.83K decks
40%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion1.21K decks2.83K decks
38%synergy
Shore Up
40%inclusion1.13K decks2.83K decks
38%synergy
Blossoming Defense
40%inclusion1.12K decks2.83K decks
37%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
42%inclusion1.18K decks2.83K decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion1.13K decks2.83K decks
36%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion1.26K decks2.83K decks
35%synergy
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Cultivate
72%inclusion2.03K decks2.83K decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion1.62K decks2.83K decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
51%inclusion1.44K decks2.83K decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion1.31K decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion1.19K decks2.83K decks
27%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion1.16K decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion1.12K decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
38%inclusion1.07K decks2.83K decks
34%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.83K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion1.03K decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
34%inclusion972 decks2.83K decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion932 decks2.83K decks
30%synergy
Coiling Oracle
32%inclusion913 decks2.83K decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion895 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
30%inclusion842 decks2.83K decks
28%synergy
The Locust God
28%inclusion788 decks2.83K decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
28%inclusion552 decks2K decks
25%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion736 decks2.83K decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion672 decks2.61K decks
23%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion715 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion711 decks2.83K decks
24%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
25%inclusion703 decks2.83K decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion669 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Jace's Archivist
23%inclusion638 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion605 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
21%inclusion603 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
21%inclusion602 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
20%inclusion559 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Ohran Viper
19%inclusion551 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
19%inclusion536 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion419 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
19%inclusion420 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19%inclusion524 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
18%inclusion521 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion498 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Geode Golem
18%inclusion497 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
17%inclusion487 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
17%inclusion471 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
17%inclusion469 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Sunder Shaman
16%inclusion465 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion465 decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion465 decks2.83K decks
-18%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
16%inclusion462 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
16%inclusion461 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
16%inclusion452 decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
16%inclusion441 decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
15%inclusion432 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion426 decks2.83K decks
0%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
15%inclusion414 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion409 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion397 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
14%inclusion382 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion372 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion372 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Agate Instigator
12%inclusion303 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion347 decks2.83K decks
1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
12%inclusion97 decks817 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
11%inclusion310 decks2.83K decks
10%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
11%inclusion304 decks2.83K decks
10%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion287 decks2.83K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Become Immense
36%inclusion1.03K decks2.83K decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.83K decks
-2%synergy
Brute Force
36%inclusion1K decks2.83K decks
34%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
35%inclusion999 decks2.83K decks
34%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion988 decks2.83K decks
29%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion950 decks2.83K decks
18%synergy
Titanic Growth
33%inclusion923 decks2.83K decks
31%synergy
Groundswell
33%inclusion923 decks2.83K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion864 decks2.83K decks
-1%synergy
Titan's Strength
30%inclusion856 decks2.83K decks
29%synergy
Harrow
29%inclusion811 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Decisive Denial
28%inclusion803 decks2.83K decks
24%synergy
Collision // Colossus
28%inclusion802 decks2.83K decks
27%synergy
Colossal Growth
28%inclusion794 decks2.83K decks
27%synergy
Temur Charm
27%inclusion754 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion751 decks2.83K decks
25%synergy
Ram Through
25%inclusion707 decks2.83K decks
23%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion595 decks2.45K decks
21%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
23%inclusion648 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
23%inclusion643 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Fully Grown
22%inclusion620 decks2.83K decks
21%synergy
Dream Fracture
22%inclusion609 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Get a Leg Up
21%inclusion595 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Soul's Fire
20%inclusion557 decks2.83K decks
18%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion551 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion551 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Joint Exploration
19%inclusion549 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Bite Down
19%inclusion541 decks2.83K decks
18%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion532 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
19%inclusion527 decks2.83K decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion509 decks2.83K decks
-9%synergy
Might of the Masses
18%inclusion509 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion486 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion486 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Master's Rebuke
17%inclusion482 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion410 decks2.45K decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion448 decks2.83K decks
-3%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion375 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion401 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion397 decks2.83K decks
1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
13%inclusion362 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
12%inclusion352 decks2.83K decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion328 decks2.83K decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion321 decks2.83K decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion199 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion276 decks2.83K decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion275 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
9.4%inclusion265 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.3%inclusion245 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Infuriate
8.8%inclusion250 decks2.83K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion729 decks2.83K decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion637 decks2.83K decks
-11%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
21%inclusion594 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Molten Psyche
21%inclusion586 decks2.83K decks
18%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion581 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Minds Aglow
18%inclusion523 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Winds of Change
18%inclusion521 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Roar of Challenge
17%inclusion467 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion463 decks2.83K decks
-10%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion453 decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Thrash // Threat
15%inclusion429 decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion403 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion373 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Time Reversal
13%inclusion362 decks2.83K decks
11%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion320 decks2.83K decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion316 decks2.83K decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion264 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion284 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.4%inclusion267 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.4%inclusion265 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
9.2%inclusion259 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.1%inclusion257 decks2.83K decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.2%inclusion233 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.7%inclusion219 decks2.83K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.6%inclusion216 decks2.83K decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.1%inclusion188 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
6.8%inclusion193 decks2.83K decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion176 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.6%inclusion188 decks2.83K decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion179 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.9%inclusion168 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion167 decks2.83K decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.8%inclusion163 decks2.83K decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion162 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.5%inclusion156 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.4%inclusion154 decks2.83K decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion148 decks2.83K decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.1%inclusion145 decks2.83K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
33%inclusion921 decks2.83K decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion638 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion617 decks2.83K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
21%inclusion597 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion525 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion487 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
16%inclusion457 decks2.83K decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion421 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion409 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion397 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.4%inclusion237 decks2.83K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.9%inclusion158 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
6.7%inclusion189 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.3%inclusion149 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.1%inclusion144 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.1%inclusion143 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
35%inclusion998 decks2.83K decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
35%inclusion981 decks2.83K decks
32%synergy
Season of Growth
32%inclusion896 decks2.83K decks
30%synergy
Forced Fruition
28%inclusion806 decks2.83K decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion784 decks2.83K decks
25%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion758 decks2.83K decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
24%inclusion666 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion613 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Combat Research
21%inclusion580 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion537 decks2.83K decks
18%synergy
Fevered Visions
18%inclusion522 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
18%inclusion516 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion375 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion361 decks2.83K decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion245 decks2.83K decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.2%inclusion232 decks2.83K decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.5%inclusion212 decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.4%inclusion27 decks366 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.2%inclusion203 decks2.83K decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion198 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.8%inclusion193 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
6.7%inclusion190 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
6.6%inclusion187 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.4%inclusion180 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.2%inclusion175 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion167 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion162 decks2.83K decks
-2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.7%inclusion160 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.4%inclusion153 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
12%inclusion352 decks2.83K decks
11%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.5%inclusion155 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.69K decks2.83K decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion1.06K decks2.83K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion733 decks2.83K decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
21%inclusion605 decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
19%inclusion551 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion296 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
7.2%inclusion178 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion195 decks2.83K decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion164 decks2.83K decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.3%inclusion150 decks2.83K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion1.97K decks2.83K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion1.86K decks2.83K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion1.28K decks2.83K decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion733 decks2.83K decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion551 decks2.83K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion496 decks2.83K decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion427 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion357 decks2.83K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion341 decks2.83K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion311 decks2.83K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion289 decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.8%inclusion248 decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion211 decks2.83K decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.6%inclusion162 decks2.44K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion2.78K decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion2.78K decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.77K decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.61K decks2.83K decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion1.98K decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion1.47K decks2.83K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion1.31K decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion1.21K decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
39%inclusion1.09K decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion1.05K decks2.83K decks
21%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.83K decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion1.03K decks2.83K decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.83K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion998 decks2.83K decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion978 decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion965 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Gruul Turf
34%inclusion960 decks2.83K decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion801 decks2.83K decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion792 decks2.83K decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion646 decks2.61K decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion624 decks2.83K decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion605 decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion588 decks2.83K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion555 decks2.83K decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
20%inclusion552 decks2.83K decks
-14%synergy
Stomping Ground
19%inclusion545 decks2.83K decks
-28%synergy
Breeding Pool
19%inclusion524 decks2.83K decks
-29%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion512 decks2.83K decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion486 decks2.83K decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion476 decks2.83K decks
-27%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion468 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion461 decks2.83K decks
14%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion452 decks2.83K decks
13%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion440 decks2.83K decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion439 decks2.83K decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion421 decks2.83K decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion406 decks2.83K decks
-15%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion385 decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion345 decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion344 decks2.83K decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion319 decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion305 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion296 decks2.83K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion278 decks2.83K decks
-25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion277 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion276 decks2.83K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.5%inclusion268 decks2.83K decks
-24%synergy
Rugged Highlands
9.1%inclusion257 decks2.83K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion257 decks2.83K decks
-23%synergy