Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Windfall
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Echo of Eons
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Winds of Change
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Enduring Vitality
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Force of Negation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Veil of Summer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Crop Rotation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Agate Instigator
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Tinder Wall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
High Fae Trickster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Generator Servant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Harmonized Crescendo
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Reflection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Wheel and Deal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Snap
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Massive Raid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sail into the West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Summoner's Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Benefactor's Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Respite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invigorate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Vitalizing Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Rhythm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Prosperity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Time Spiral
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dryad's Revival
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Minds Aglow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Reforge the Soul
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Flash Photography
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Game Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Fascination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spoils of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Time Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Regrowth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Howling Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Springleaf Parade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Forced Fruition
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Well of Ideas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Echoes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steely Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Embereth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Keen Sense
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Possession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Standstill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fecundity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Three Tree City
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Emergence Zone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Dryad Arbor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Ketria Triome
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-42%synergy
Island
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Commercial District
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Forest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-57%synergy
Hedge Maze
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Willowrush Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy