Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Xyris, the Writhing Storm
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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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Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Impact Tremors
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Vitality
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Winds of Change
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Echo of Eons
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Agate Instigator
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Crop Rotation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Molten Gatekeeper
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Jace's Archivist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Tinder Wall
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Icetill Explorer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wonder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chord of Calling
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Wheel and Deal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Giant Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dream Fracture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Defense
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Invigorate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brute Force
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Molten Psyche
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Reforge the Soul
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Prosperity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Time Reversal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Time Spiral
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Day's Undoing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scale Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Natural Order
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Trespass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Howling Mine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Forced Fruition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Spelunking
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rancor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Island
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Spire Garden
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Taiga
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Volcanic Island
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ketria Triome
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
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