Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Group Hug

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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MTGStocks
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Quandrix Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giant Growth
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Blossoming Defense
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Shore Up
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Invigorate
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Groundswell
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Titanic Growth
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Brute Force
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Gaea's Gift
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Growth Spiral
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Become Immense
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Decisive Denial
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Season of Growth
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Titan's Strength
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Collision // Colossus
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Trygon Predator
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Coiling Oracle
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Geode Golem
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Sunder Shaman
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Ohran Viper
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Humble Defector
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Junk Winder
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Lore Broker
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Safewright
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Howling Golem
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Academy Loremaster
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Scrapshooter
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Colossal Growth
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Ram Through
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Harrow
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Get a Leg Up
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Temur Charm
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Fully Grown
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Might of the Masses
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Eureka Moment
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Khalni Ambush
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Siege Smash
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Joint Exploration
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Bite Down
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Hunter's Insight
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Fire
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Overprotect
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Long River's Pull
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Bulk Up
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Vision Skeins
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Royal Treatment
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Colossal Might
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Rage
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Infuriate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Master's Rebuke
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Go Forth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Staggering Size
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Ranger's Guile
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dream Fracture
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Biomass Mutation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Thrash // Threat
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Roar of Challenge
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Wear Down
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Overrun
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Minds Aglow
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Scale Up
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Fascination
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Charge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Assault Strobe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bushwhack
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Larger Than Life
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Whelming Wave
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Harvest Season
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Far Wanderings
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-28%synergy
Flux
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Blessing
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Phytoburst
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Spry and Mighty
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Combat Research
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Snake Umbra
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sticky Fingers
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Shared Animosity
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Forced Fruition
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Flare
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Wild Defiance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fecundity
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Raiding Schemes
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Mystery
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Abandon
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Turf
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Grove
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Simic Guildgate
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Highlands
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Stump Stomp
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lakeside Shack
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bleeding Woods
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-26%synergy