Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Agate Instigator
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Enduring Vitality
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Jace's Archivist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Junk Winder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Augmenter Pugilist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Wheel and Deal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Arcane Denial
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Vision Skeins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Dream Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Farseek
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Molten Psyche
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Winds of Change
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Three Visits
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Prosperity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Reforge the Soul
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Flood of Recollection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Game Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hull Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Time Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Burning Inquiry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Time Spiral
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ravenform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Incendiary Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Raise the Palisade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Diminishing Returns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shared Roots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Impact Tremors
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Parallel Lives
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unable to Scream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mass Hysteria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elven Chorus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Song of the Dryads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Roar of Resistance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Standstill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Springleaf Parade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Ketria Triome
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Tropical Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Willowrush Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Hedge Maze
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thundering Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy