Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Core Tokens

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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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Mutant Town
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3%synergy
TCRI Building
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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Impact Tremors
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
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38%synergy
Howling Mine
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36%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
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36%synergy
Arcane Denial
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35%synergy
The Locust God
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
34%synergy
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Cultivate
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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17%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
6%synergy
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Junk Winder
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Coiling Oracle
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Humble Defector
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Agate Instigator
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Trygon Predator
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Chimera
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Viper
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Geode Golem
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Giant Growth
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Gift
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Invigorate
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Vision Skeins
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Blossoming Defense
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Shore Up
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Simic Charm
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Might of the Masses
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Brute Force
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Titanic Growth
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Get a Leg Up
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Groundswell
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Overprotect
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Become Immense
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Long River's Pull
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Collision // Colossus
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Titan's Strength
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Decisive Denial
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Temur Charm
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Growth
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Wheel and Deal
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Royal Treatment
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Fully Grown
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Perplexing Test
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Bite Down
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Joint Exploration
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Change
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Molten Psyche
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Reforge the Soul
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Commit // Memory
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Prosperity
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Echo of Eons
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Time Reversal
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Overrun
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Hull Breach
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Thrash // Threat
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Challenge
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Phytoburst
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Temple Bell
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Season of Growth
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Fevered Visions
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Roar of Resistance
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Snake Umbra
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Combat Research
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
1%synergy
On the Trail
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-3%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Wild Defiance
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion153 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Ketria Triome
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Abandon
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Turf
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Spire Garden
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Highlands
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy