Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Group Hug

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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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Krang, the All-Powerful
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.0%inclusion4 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lessons from Life
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
0%synergy
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Howling Mine
63%inclusion321 decks510 decks
60%synergy
Impact Tremors
64%inclusion328 decks510 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion320 decks510 decks
54%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
52%inclusion266 decks510 decks
50%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
51%inclusion260 decks510 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion317 decks510 decks
46%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
49%inclusion248 decks510 decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
45%inclusion193 decks428 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion368 decks510 decks
42%synergy
Forced Fruition
43%inclusion218 decks510 decks
41%synergy
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Cultivate
59%inclusion301 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion264 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion233 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion220 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion215 decks510 decks
39%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion215 decks510 decks
39%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion212 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
41%inclusion210 decks510 decks
38%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
40%inclusion203 decks510 decks
38%synergy
Shared Animosity
40%inclusion203 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion116 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.4%inclusion43 decks510 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion29 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Witty Roastmaster
36%inclusion186 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion177 decks510 decks
32%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
35%inclusion177 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
33%inclusion169 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Jace's Archivist
33%inclusion168 decks510 decks
30%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion146 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
31%inclusion150 decks482 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
31%inclusion157 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
30%inclusion133 decks440 decks
22%synergy
Junk Winder
29%inclusion149 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
27%inclusion139 decks510 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion137 decks510 decks
-8%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
27%inclusion136 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
25%inclusion116 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion122 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Humble Defector
23%inclusion117 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
23%inclusion115 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
22%inclusion112 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
20%inclusion101 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19%inclusion97 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion96 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
18%inclusion93 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion91 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion51 decks297 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion84 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion80 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
15%inclusion78 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion72 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion72 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion68 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
12%inclusion62 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Veteran Explorer
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion53 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
10%inclusion49 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.8%inclusion45 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
-8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Howling Golem
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Lore Broker
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
-9%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
7.3%inclusion37 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion198 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion192 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Vision Skeins
37%inclusion191 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion173 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion159 decks510 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion146 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion142 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
26%inclusion132 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion121 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
23%inclusion110 decks472 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion118 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Wheel and Deal
20%inclusion103 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
19%inclusion96 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
19%inclusion96 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion95 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion93 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion92 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Giant Growth
18%inclusion92 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Invigorate
18%inclusion92 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
17%inclusion87 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion84 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion84 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion78 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion78 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion77 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion77 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion73 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion68 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Groundswell
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Become Immense
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Might of the Masses
12%inclusion63 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion57 decks472 decks
9%synergy
Titanic Growth
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Growth
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Titan's Strength
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Temur Charm
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Fog
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Siege Smash
8.1%inclusion39 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Bulk Up
7.2%inclusion31 decks428 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.1%inclusion36 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Prosperity
37%inclusion188 decks510 decks
35%synergy
Winds of Change
36%inclusion186 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion182 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Minds Aglow
34%inclusion174 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Molten Psyche
30%inclusion154 decks510 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion138 decks510 decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion122 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
22%inclusion113 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Echo of Eons
21%inclusion108 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
21%inclusion108 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Time Reversal
18%inclusion92 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion91 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Fascination
16%inclusion81 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Collective Voyage
15%inclusion74 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Skyscribing
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion60 decks472 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
12%inclusion62 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion50 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.8%inclusion45 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
7.1%inclusion36 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.9%inclusion35 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
6.9%inclusion35 decks510 decks
6%synergy
New Frontiers
5.7%inclusion29 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion26 decks485 decks
0%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.2%inclusion25 decks485 decks
2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion201 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
38%inclusion194 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion185 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion178 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Font of Mythos
34%inclusion175 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Temple Bell
31%inclusion157 decks510 decks
30%synergy
Folio of Fancies
29%inclusion149 decks510 decks
28%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
21%inclusion109 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Horn of Greed
19%inclusion97 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion80 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion33 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.9%inclusion35 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.7%inclusion34 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
38%inclusion194 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Fevered Visions
32%inclusion162 decks510 decks
30%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
28%inclusion145 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion75 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion75 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion72 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Well of Ideas
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Mana Flare
12%inclusion63 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
12%inclusion60 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Fecundity
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion56 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Season of Growth
10%inclusion49 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Opposition
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.1%inclusion31 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion31 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.7%inclusion21 decks366 decks
-4%synergy
On the Trail
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
19%inclusion97 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.1%inclusion31 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
39%inclusion197 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion148 decks510 decks
27%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion123 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion120 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion83 decks472 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion29 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion417 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion371 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion272 decks510 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion155 decks510 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion84 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion74 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion37 decks472 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion29 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion495 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion495 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion491 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion477 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion309 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion298 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion250 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion228 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion226 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion218 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion215 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion208 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion205 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion197 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion190 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion181 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion167 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion159 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion158 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion153 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion146 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion144 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion131 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion123 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion118 decks510 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion116 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion116 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion115 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion111 decks510 decks
-13%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion102 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion107 decks510 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Abandon
20%inclusion103 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion100 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion95 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion93 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion84 decks510 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion82 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion60 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion56 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
2%synergy