Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Politics

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Giant Growth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Invigorate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Impact Tremors
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Groundswell
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Season of Growth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Shore Up
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Gaea's Gift
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Growth Spiral
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Become Immense
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Coiling Oracle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Witty Roastmaster
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Vitality
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Junk Winder
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Geode Golem
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Virulent Emissary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sunder Shaman
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Trygon Predator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frog Butler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Safewright
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mulldrifter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Agate Instigator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Howling Golem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Titan's Strength
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Overprotect
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Collision // Colossus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Titanic Growth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Monstrous Rage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Brute Force
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Might of the Masses
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Royal Treatment
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Decisive Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Temur Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ram Through
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Siege Smash
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Long River's Pull
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Colossal Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Colossal Might
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Simic Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fully Grown
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Eureka Moment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bite Down
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vision Skeins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Harrow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Get a Leg Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Root Snare
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Defend the Rider
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Go Forth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bulk Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Uncaged Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Strength
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Run Amok
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Master's Rebuke
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Explore
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Overrun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Molten Psyche
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Challenge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Minds Aglow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lessons from Life
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Assert Perfection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fascination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Far Wanderings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scale Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thrash // Threat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Summer Bloom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seismic Sense
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ride
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Howling Mine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Folio of Fancies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
World Map
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Shared Animosity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sticky Fingers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Combat Research
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Forced Fruition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Level Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Strength
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wild Defiance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gruul War Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Honest Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Abandon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Grove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-39%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy