Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Ramp

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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Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Raphael's Technique
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
61%synergy
Windfall
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Winds of Change
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
The Locust God
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Archivist
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Vitality
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Agate Instigator
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Coiling Oracle
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Tower Winder
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Courage
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Snake
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Trygon Predator
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Vision Skeins
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Simic Charm
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Gift
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Wheel and Deal
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Giant Growth
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Blossoming Defense
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Groundswell
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Invigorate
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Masses
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Colossal Growth
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Collision // Colossus
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Titanic Growth
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Become Immense
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Titan's Strength
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Get a Leg Up
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Temur Charm
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Guile
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Reforge the Soul
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Time Reversal
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fascination
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Timetwister
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Collective Voyage
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Overrun
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Folio of Fancies
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Font of Mythos
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Greed
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Forced Fruition
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Fevered Visions
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Season of Growth
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Burgeoning
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Fecundity
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
On the Trail
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion86 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion71 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion87 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion86 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion86 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Spire Garden
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
2%synergy