Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Exhibition

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Giant Growth
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Become Immense
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Blossoming Defense
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Invigorate
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Groundswell
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Impact Tremors
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Coiling Oracle
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Ohran Viper
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Geode Golem
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
20%synergy
The Locust God
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Jace's Archivist
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Sunder Shaman
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Frog Butler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Winged Coatl
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Snake
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Titan's Strength
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Shore Up
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Brute Force
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Collision // Colossus
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Titanic Growth
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Decisive Denial
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Overprotect
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Colossal Growth
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Fire
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Ram Through
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Temur Charm
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Bite Down
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Get a Leg Up
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Fully Grown
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Joint Exploration
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Might of the Masses
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Vision Skeins
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Eureka Moment
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Master's Rebuke
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Gift of the Viper
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Staggering Size
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Infuriate
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Royal Treatment
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Might of Oaks
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Ranger's Guile
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Change
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Prosperity
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Reforge the Soul
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-18%synergy
Turtle Tracks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Roar of Challenge
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Thrash // Threat
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Time Reversal
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Overrun
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Scale Up
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Skyscribing
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Endless Swarm
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Temple Bell
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Folio of Fancies
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Snake Basket
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Snake Umbra
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Season of Growth
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Sticky Fingers
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Combat Research
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Shared Animosity
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Level Up
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Parallel Lives
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Snake Pit
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Noggle the Mind
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Seed the Land
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Fecundity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion75 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion66 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Mystery
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Abandon
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-16%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-24%synergy
Breeding Pool
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-26%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Game Trail
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-2%synergy