Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized Wheels

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Raphael's Technique
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
84%synergy
Impact Tremors
91%inclusion98 decks108 decks
84%synergy
Winds of Change
84%inclusion91 decks108 decks
82%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
81%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Echo of Eons
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Denial
75%inclusion81 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Molten Psyche
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Reforge the Soul
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Wheel and Deal
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Agate Instigator
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Vitality
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Warden
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Dream Fracture
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Time Reversal
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Time Spiral
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Natural Order
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Skyscribing
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Fascination
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Parade
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Parallel Lives
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Burgeoning
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Forced Fruition
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Roar of Resistance
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Earthcraft
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Standstill
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion102 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion107 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Island
95%inclusion103 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion102 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion99 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
84%inclusion91 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion90 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Ketria Triome
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
-23%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-19%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Commercial District
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
1%synergy