Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Echo of Eons
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Winds of Change
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Windfall
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Timetwister
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Impact Tremors
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Reforge the Soul
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Bloom Tender
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Skullclamp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Crop Rotation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Whirlpool Warrior
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Jace's Archivist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Junk Winder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Supportive Parents
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Boreal Druid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Prowling Serpopard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Vision Skeins
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Wheel and Deal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Veil of Summer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Simic Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Massive Raid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Turn Aside
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Rift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Charge Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Bite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Manamorphose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Blessed Respite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Vitalizing Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Moment's Peace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Constant Mists
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Time Spiral
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Time Reversal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Prosperity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fascination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Commit // Memory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Skyscribing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Flash Photography
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Game Plan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Spoils of Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dryad's Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-31%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Howling Mine
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Font of Mythos
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rimefire Torque
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Burgeoning
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Exploration
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Springleaf Parade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Parallel Lives
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Shared Animosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mana Echoes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Steely Resolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
City of Solitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Court of Embereth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Vicious Shadows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Druids' Repository
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Omen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Standstill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fecundity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Taiga
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Ketria Triome
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Island
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Forest
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy