Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Raphael, Tough Turtle
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giant Growth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Colossal Growth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Collision // Colossus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Brute Force
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Blossoming Defense
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Shore Up
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Gaea's Gift
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cultivate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Titanic Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Decisive Denial
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Titan's Strength
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Season of Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Dragon Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Coiling Oracle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Sunder Shaman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Trygon Predator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spider Manifestation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Howling Golem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ohran Viper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Geode Golem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Skullwinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lore Broker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Scrabbler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Ranger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Farhaven Elf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Glademuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Viseling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Empath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Linnorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Fully Grown
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Ranger's Guile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Harrow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Invigorate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Simic Charm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Groundswell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Become Immense
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Eureka Moment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Temur Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ram Through
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Bite Down
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Soul's Fire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Royal Treatment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Joint Exploration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Hunter's Insight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Colossal Might
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Echoing Courage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Vision Skeins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Get a Leg Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Infuriate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Master's Rebuke
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Might of the Masses
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bestow Greatness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Peerless Recycling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overprotect
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bulk Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reality Ripple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defy Gravity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Skywise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Big Play
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dynacharge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Explore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thrash // Threat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Roar of Challenge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Commit // Memory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wear Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Corporeal Projection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time of Need
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Compelling Argument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broken Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fireball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vivien's Stampede
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Summer Bloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Pick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Heaped Harvest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Armillary Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Valor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Prying Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Vat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seer's Sundial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Raiding Schemes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sticky Fingers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Combat Research
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Snake Umbra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
A Realm Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Frogify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
On the Trail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bravado
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Predation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Song of Freyalise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Opposition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Obsession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shielding Plax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-58%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Moss Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prophetic Prism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bounty Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Game Trail
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Simic Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy