Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Midrange

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
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Raphael's Technique
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
62%synergy
Windfall
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
55%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
46%synergy
Winds of Change
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Agate Instigator
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Shared Animosity
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
35%synergy
The Locust God
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Tinder Wall
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Supportive Parents
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Wheel and Deal
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Vision Skeins
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Reflection
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Dream Fracture
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Masses
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Invigorate
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Collision // Colossus
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Get a Leg Up
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Defend the Rider
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Reforge the Soul
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Time Reversal
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Minds Aglow
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Commit // Memory
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Flash Photography
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Game Plan
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Wear Down
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Collective Voyage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Broken Bond
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Temple Bell
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Forced Fruition
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Parade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Fevered Visions
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Season of Growth
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Exploration
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Vicious Shadows
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Island
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion75 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy