Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Gift
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Shared Animosity
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Giant Growth
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Blossoming Defense
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Chasm Skulker
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Trygon Predator
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Horizon Chimera
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sunder Shaman
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Geode Golem
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Viper
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Master Biomancer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Archivist
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Agate Instigator
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hooded Hydra
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Grumgully, the Generous
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Colossal Growth
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Invigorate
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Groundswell
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Simic Charm
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Shore Up
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Fully Grown
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Collision // Colossus
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Become Immense
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Ram Through
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Titanic Growth
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Brute Force
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Titan's Strength
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Decisive Denial
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Masses
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Harrow
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Overprotect
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Temur Charm
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Master's Rebuke
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Fire
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Wheel and Deal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Get a Leg Up
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Eureka Moment
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Bite Down
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Royal Treatment
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball Shot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Siege Smash
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Gift of the Viper
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Joint Exploration
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Words of Wisdom
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Change
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Echo of Eons
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Molten Psyche
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Time Reversal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Roar of Challenge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wear Down
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Thrash // Threat
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Skyscribing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Dominance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Hull Breach
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sosuke's Summons
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Spellbook
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Embercleave
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Wizard Class
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Fevered Visions
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Season of Growth
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Forced Fruition
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Snake Umbra
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Combat Research
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
On the Trail
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Exploration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Seed the Land
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Master Chef
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Ketria Triome
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Gruul Turf
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-23%synergy
Mossfire Valley
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Highlands
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy