Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Core Voltron

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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Titanic Growth
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
99%synergy
Giant Growth
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Bite Down
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Become Immense
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Shore Up
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Gaea's Gift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Invigorate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Siege Smash
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Overprotect
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Colossal Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Collision // Colossus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Decisive Denial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Growth Spiral
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Soul's Fire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Llanowar Elves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Brute Force
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Coiling Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Geode Golem
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Trygon Predator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sunder Shaman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Shoreline Looter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rootcoil Creeper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lifespring Druid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oasis Gardener
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rimrock Knight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Plague Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazing Historian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Spikeshot Goblin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hotfoot Gnome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vine Trellis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thieving Otter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Leaf Gilder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Titan's Strength
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Hunter's Insight
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Eureka Moment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Temur Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Ram Through
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blossoming Defense
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Get a Leg Up
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Simic Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Fully Grown
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Might of the Masses
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Royal Treatment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Pack's Favor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Monstrous Rage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Return to Nature
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Infuriate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Groundswell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Master's Rebuke
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Antagonize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bulk Up
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Colossal Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ranger's Guile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Harrow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Samut's Sprint
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Raze the Effigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Joint Exploration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mending Touch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Swell of Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sure Strike
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gift of Strength
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Defend the Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Go Forth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Signature Slam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gnawing Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Challenge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Phytoburst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wild Ride
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ground Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thrash // Threat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gravitic Punch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Larger Than Life
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Assault Strobe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Urban Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Path to the Festival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Taigam's Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Core
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Goldvein Pick
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Heaped Harvest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Snake Umbra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Combat Research
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sticky Fingers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eel Umbra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Strength
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rune of Speed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Airtight Alibi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bestial Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Domination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Star Compass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Solar Transformer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-61%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-71%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Gruul Turf
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Rugged Highlands
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Mystery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Thornwood Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Abandon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Manor Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy