Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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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Vines of Vastwood
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Invigorate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Giant Growth
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Simic Charm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Gaea's Gift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Overprotect
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Brute Force
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Blossoming Defense
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Nature's Lore
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Kodama's Reach
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Sakura-Tribe Elder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Vitality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Oracle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Trygon Predator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Locust God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Genemorph Imago
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elder of Laurels
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Tender Wildguide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Howling Abomination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nullmage Shepherd
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emberheart Challenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tifa's Limit Break
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Become Immense
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Siege Smash
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Collective Resistance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Monstrous Rage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Get a Leg Up
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Titan's Strength
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Groundswell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Might of the Masses
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Collision // Colossus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Infuriate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Long River's Pull
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Royal Treatment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mirrorform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Defend the Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Temur Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Vision Skeins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Harrow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Twinferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Fully Grown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Strength of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Firestorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ram Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Molten Psyche
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Exponential Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Charge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Distortion Strike
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Winds of Change
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Shenanigans
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seething Anger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scale Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Assault Strobe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Line
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Horn of Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of Valor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Impact Tremors
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Shared Animosity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Snake Umbra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Level Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Season of Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rising of the Day
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Combat Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Indomitable Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wild Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Energy Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overburden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Smoke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Druids' Repository
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Exploration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Standstill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Mistrise Village
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Rockfall Vale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Willowrush Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy