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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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Cool but Rude
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Raphael's Technique
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
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Impact Tremors
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
79%synergy
Windfall
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
78%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Winds of Change
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Denial
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
59%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Shared Animosity
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
52%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Echo of Eons
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
52%synergy
Reforge the Soul
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Vitality
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Molten Psyche
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Agate Instigator
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
41%synergy
The Locust God
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Tinder Wall
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Essence Warden
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
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Wheel and Deal
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Vision Skeins
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Overprotect
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Giant Growth
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Second Harvest
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Time Reversal
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Prosperity
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Explore
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Parallel Lives
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Burgeoning
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Roar of Resistance
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mass Hysteria
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mana Echoes
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Earthcraft
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Standstill
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion98 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Island
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion91 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion79 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Spire Garden
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
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