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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Level Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vines of Vastwood
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Invigorate
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
Giant Growth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Blossoming Defense
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Kodama's Reach
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Collective Resistance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Trygon Predator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Genemorph Imago
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%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
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Oracle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Elder of Laurels
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Humble Defector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%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
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
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
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Body of Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Become Immense
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Siege Smash
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Groundswell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Collision // Colossus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Monstrous Rage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Get a Leg Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Might of the Masses
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Royal Treatment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Defend the Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Strength of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Colossal Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temur Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Fire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%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
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Fully Grown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Infuriate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Molten Psyche
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%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
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Exponential Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shenanigans
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seething Anger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%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
Turbulent Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Assault Strobe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Challenge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%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
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%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
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%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
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Season of Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Super State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Snake Umbra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rancor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%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
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wild Defiance
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
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
Hunter's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%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
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%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
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%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
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%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
Frontier Bivouac
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%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
Tropical Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%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
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%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
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy