Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized Tokens

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.
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MTGStocks
Krang, the All-Powerful
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
89%inclusion93 decks104 decks
80%synergy
Impact Tremors
85%inclusion88 decks104 decks
78%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
78%inclusion81 decks104 decks
73%synergy
Winds of Change
74%inclusion77 decks104 decks
71%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion78 decks104 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
64%inclusion67 decks104 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Denial
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
56%synergy
Echo of Eons
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
54%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
54%inclusion56 decks104 decks
51%synergy
Jace's Archivist
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Vitality
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Reforge the Soul
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Molten Psyche
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion64 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Agate Instigator
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
41%synergy
The Locust God
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Essence Warden
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Wheel and Deal
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Second Harvest
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Giant Growth
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Misdirection
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Time Reversal
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Prosperity
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fascination
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Memory Jar
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Parallel Lives
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Forced Fruition
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Parade
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-15%synergy
Standstill
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion88 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion103 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Island
93%inclusion97 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion94 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion91 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion84 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion81 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion78 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion71 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Spire Garden
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion65 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy