Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Snakes

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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Coiling Oracle
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Giant Growth
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Blossoming Defense
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Ohran Viper
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Shore Up
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
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Cultivate
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Season of Growth
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Titanic Growth
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Brute Force
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Invigorate
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Seshiro the Anointed
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Winged Coatl
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Kashi-Tribe Elite
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Sakiko, Mother of Summer
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Viper
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Moss Viper
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Ambush Viper
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Patagia Viper
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Snake
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Orochi Eggwatcher
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Mold Adder
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Voracious Cobra
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Fang of Shigeki
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Broodbirth Viper
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Geode Golem
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Orochi Sustainer
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sunder Shaman
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Orochi Merge-Keeper
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Coiling Stalker
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Horizon Chimera
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Blight Mamba
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Mire Boa
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Hope-Ender Coatl
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tower Winder
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ankle Biter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Nemesis of Mortals
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Cobra
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Skullwinder
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Groundswell
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Simic Charm
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Colossal Growth
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Collision // Colossus
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Decisive Denial
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Become Immense
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Temur Charm
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Ram Through
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Fire
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Titan's Strength
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Bite Down
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Harrow
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Fully Grown
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Long River's Pull
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Biomass Mutation
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Infuriate
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Master's Rebuke
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Eureka Moment
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Hunter's Insight
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Cobra Trap
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Joint Exploration
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Defend the Rider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Return to Nature
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vision Skeins
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Snakeform
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Brute Strength
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Peerless Recycling
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ranger's Guile
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Twinferno
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sosuke's Summons
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Thrash // Threat
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Wear Down
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Explore
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Overrun
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Roar of Challenge
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Wild Ride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Rhonas's Last Stand
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Charge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Endless Swarm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Game Plan
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Scale Up
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Larger Than Life
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Phytoburst
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Felling Blow
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Roar of the Crowd
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Entry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Way
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Domri's Ambush
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Skyscribing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bestial Menace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Pick
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Snake Basket
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Pennon Blade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Howling Mine
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Snake Umbra
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Combat Research
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Sticky Fingers
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Nerd Rage
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Snake Pit
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Warstorm Surge
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Raid Bombardment
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Tales of Master Seshiro
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Teachings of the Kirin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Fecundity
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
On the Trail
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Strength
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Alpha Status
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Levitation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Messenger's Speed
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Gruul Signet
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Moss Diamond
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Crystal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Abandon
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Gruul Turf
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-26%synergy
Cinder Glade
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Tangled Islet
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-28%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-28%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-29%synergy
Bristling Backwoods
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lush Oasis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Timber Gorge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy