Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Pingers

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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April O'Neil, Human Element
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Party Dude
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Jace's Archivist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Winds of Change
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Vitality
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Agate Instigator
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Coiling Oracle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Humble Defector
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Junk Winder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Cobra
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Hooded Hydra
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Barbed Shocker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lore Broker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Illuna, Apex of Wishes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Wheel and Deal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vision Skeins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Long River's Pull
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dream Fracture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorform
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Giant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Peerless Recycling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Battle Hymn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bombadil's Song
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Second Harvest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Intellectual Offering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Invigorate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brute Force
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Molten Psyche
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Time Reversal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Reforge the Soul
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Wear Down
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shared Roots
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Whelming Wave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Skyscribing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Temple Bell
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Font of Mythos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Horn of Greed
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Roar of Resistance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Fevered Visions
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Parade
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rancor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
March of the World Ooze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Raid Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Season of Growth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Stomping Ground
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Game Trail
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy