Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Ramp

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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
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62%synergy
Windfall
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56%synergy
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44%synergy
Arcane Denial
59%inclusion55 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Winds of Change
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
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37%synergy
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37%synergy
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56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
14%synergy
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51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
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15%synergy
Farseek
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1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
5%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
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Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
The Locust God
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Jace's Archivist
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Agate Instigator
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
19%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
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Coiling Oracle
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Tower Winder
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%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
Fyndhorn Elves
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
2%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
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%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
Roaming Throne
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Vision Skeins
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Simic Charm
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
18%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
Mana Drain
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Groundswell
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%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
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%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
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%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
Decisive Denial
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%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
Worldly Tutor
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%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
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Time Reversal
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fascination
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
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
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
0%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 Fate
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Overrun
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Open the Way
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
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Font of Mythos
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Temple Bell
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%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
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Fevered Visions
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Parade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
14%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
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.5%inclusion7 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
Snake Umbra
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-14%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
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rancor
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%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
Emergence Zone
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
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
26%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
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%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
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%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
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Game Trail
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy