Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Midrange

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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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14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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63%synergy
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57%synergy
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56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
45%synergy
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41%synergy
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43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Echo of Eons
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
39%synergy
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52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
37%synergy
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48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
37%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
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Jace's Archivist
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
The Locust God
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Coiling Oracle
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Supportive Parents
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Mage
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Chord of Calling
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Reflection
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Dream Fracture
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Masses
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Invigorate
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Collision // Colossus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Get a Leg Up
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Defend the Rider
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Growth
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Molten Psyche
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Time Reversal
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Minds Aglow
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Game Plan
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Collective Voyage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Broken Bond
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Flash Photography
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Temple Bell
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Springleaf Parade
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Burgeoning
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Season of Growth
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
On the Trail
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Shadows
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Combat Research
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Island
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy