Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.3%inclusion6 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
2.4%inclusion2 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
White Lotus Tile
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Great Divide Guide
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
88%inclusion384 decks437 decks
79%synergy
Impact Tremors
80%inclusion349 decks437 decks
73%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
75%inclusion326 decks437 decks
70%synergy
Winds of Change
72%inclusion315 decks437 decks
69%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion307 decks437 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion290 decks437 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
60%inclusion261 decks437 decks
57%synergy
Echo of Eons
57%inclusion247 decks437 decks
54%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
57%inclusion247 decks437 decks
52%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion234 decks437 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
66%inclusion288 decks437 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion277 decks437 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion262 decks437 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion235 decks437 decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion232 decks437 decks
26%synergy
Molten Psyche
52%inclusion226 decks437 decks
49%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion212 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion211 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion209 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Agate Instigator
46%inclusion203 decks437 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion279 decks437 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion251 decks437 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion188 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion185 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion183 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion143 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion137 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion122 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion112 decks437 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion91 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Vitality
46%inclusion200 decks436 decks
38%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion199 decks434 decks
43%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
43%inclusion186 decks437 decks
41%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion183 decks437 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion182 decks437 decks
39%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
40%inclusion173 decks437 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
36%inclusion159 decks436 decks
34%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
35%inclusion154 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion149 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion145 decks437 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion128 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion117 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
27%inclusion116 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion110 decks437 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion100 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion90 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion84 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion80 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion80 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion79 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion75 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion70 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion63 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion61 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion55 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion54 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion54 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
12%inclusion53 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion51 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion47 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion45 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion43 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
9.2%inclusion40 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Courage
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Tinder Wall
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.5%inclusion37 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
-4%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
-6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Arbor Elf
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Wheel and Deal
46%inclusion200 decks437 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion196 decks437 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion192 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion189 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion177 decks437 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion142 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion109 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion107 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion101 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion99 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion81 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
18%inclusion78 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion76 decks437 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion68 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion66 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion64 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Battle Hymn
14%inclusion60 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion55 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion53 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Dream Fracture
11%inclusion47 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion37 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion36 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion35 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.8%inclusion34 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Overprotect
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Invigorate
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Manamorphose
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
-3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion24 decks437 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Charm
5.5%inclusion24 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
46%inclusion199 decks437 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion191 decks437 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion187 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion187 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion165 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
37%inclusion162 decks437 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion134 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion132 decks437 decks
-5%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion113 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion86 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
19%inclusion81 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion74 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
15%inclusion66 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion65 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion53 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion47 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion47 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.5%inclusion37 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.8%inclusion34 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.9%inclusion30 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Natural Order
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.9%inclusion26 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Game Plan
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion170 decks437 decks
14%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion157 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion153 decks437 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion144 decks437 decks
31%synergy
Font of Mythos
22%inclusion94 decks437 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion65 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
15%inclusion64 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion49 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion45 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.9%inclusion39 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
8.7%inclusion38 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.0%inclusion26 decks434 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.5%inclusion24 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion203 decks437 decks
43%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion154 decks437 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion138 decks437 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
27%inclusion118 decks437 decks
21%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion111 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
24%inclusion106 decks437 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
23%inclusion99 decks437 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion87 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion81 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion79 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion78 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
17%inclusion73 decks437 decks
16%synergy
Fevered Visions
16%inclusion70 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion62 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion52 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
12%inclusion52 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
12%inclusion51 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion45 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion37 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.1%inclusion31 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.9%inclusion30 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
-14%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion20 decks374 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.2%inclusion36 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.1%inclusion31 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.5%inclusion24 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.5%inclusion24 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion283 decks437 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion171 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion139 decks437 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion139 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
31%inclusion136 decks437 decks
29%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion104 decks437 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion101 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion79 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion72 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion45 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.4%inclusion41 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion33 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion27 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion25 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion24 decks437 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion411 decks437 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion371 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion196 decks437 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion121 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion111 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion101 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion84 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion73 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion73 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion60 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion58 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion51 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion46 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion45 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion44 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.2%inclusion40 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion23 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion417 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion410 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion405 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion401 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion334 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
76%inclusion331 decks437 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion323 decks437 decks
30%synergy
Ketria Triome
59%inclusion260 decks437 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion255 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion253 decks437 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion252 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion249 decks437 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion236 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion233 decks437 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion215 decks437 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion180 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion168 decks437 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion167 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion162 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion136 decks437 decks
-20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion131 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion129 decks437 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion123 decks437 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion120 decks437 decks
17%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion118 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion118 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion118 decks437 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion117 decks437 decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion99 decks437 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion92 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion85 decks437 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion85 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion79 decks437 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion78 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion76 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion75 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion65 decks437 decks
9%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion63 decks437 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion63 decks437 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion61 decks437 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion57 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion56 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion54 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion54 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion50 decks437 decks
2%synergy