Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized

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Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Julia Maddalena
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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10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.0%inclusion4 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.1%inclusion5 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
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87%inclusion464 decks531 decks
78%synergy
Impact Tremors
80%inclusion426 decks531 decks
73%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
74%inclusion392 decks531 decks
69%synergy
Winds of Change
70%inclusion373 decks531 decks
67%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion369 decks531 decks
65%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion348 decks531 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
58%inclusion310 decks531 decks
56%synergy
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55%inclusion293 decks531 decks
53%synergy
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53%synergy
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56%inclusion295 decks531 decks
51%synergy
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64%inclusion340 decks531 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion328 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion310 decks531 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion294 decks531 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion276 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion270 decks531 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion258 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Agate Instigator
49%inclusion258 decks531 decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion256 decks528 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion255 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion332 decks531 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion312 decks531 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion230 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion226 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion225 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion185 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion172 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion170 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion151 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion106 decks531 decks
12%synergy
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Enduring Vitality
47%inclusion247 decks530 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
44%inclusion236 decks531 decks
41%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
41%inclusion220 decks531 decks
40%synergy
The Locust God
41%inclusion219 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
40%inclusion215 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion205 decks530 decks
37%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion204 decks531 decks
36%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion185 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion176 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion170 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion151 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion139 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion130 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion128 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion112 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion109 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
18%inclusion62 decks339 decks
16%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion93 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion91 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion76 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion76 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion62 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.2%inclusion49 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Anger
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Dragon Mage
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Coiling Oracle
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
46%inclusion246 decks531 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion240 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Wheel and Deal
44%inclusion236 decks531 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion236 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion234 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion225 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion165 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion129 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion124 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion121 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion119 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion103 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion99 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion82 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion71 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion70 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion68 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion58 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion47 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Second Harvest
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Giant Growth
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
46%inclusion244 decks531 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion236 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion227 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion225 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion192 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Time Reversal
34%inclusion178 decks531 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion162 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion160 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion136 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Time Spiral
19%inclusion103 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
15%inclusion82 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion77 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
9.4%inclusion50 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.1%inclusion43 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Game Plan
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion219 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion192 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion184 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion163 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion106 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion76 decks531 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.6%inclusion35 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion245 decks531 decks
43%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion177 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion161 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Parallel Lives
26%inclusion139 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion132 decks531 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
23%inclusion124 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion97 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion95 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Resistance
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion78 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Mass Hysteria
12%inclusion62 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.6%inclusion36 decks474 decks
-2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion342 decks531 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion211 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion172 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion170 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion152 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion125 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion102 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion38 decks338 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion58 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion504 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion455 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion234 decks531 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion152 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion137 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion125 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion100 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion94 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion90 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion79 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion79 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion59 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion59 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion509 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion496 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion495 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion488 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
76%inclusion401 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion400 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion391 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion316 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Ketria Triome
59%inclusion312 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion303 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion297 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion297 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion291 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion273 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion257 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion218 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion213 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion208 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion193 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion165 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion165 decks531 decks
-20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion157 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion151 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion150 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion146 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion145 decks531 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion145 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion141 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion123 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion109 decks531 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion108 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion94 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion92 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion91 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion87 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion78 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion77 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion71 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
2%synergy
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