Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Snakes

Background image for Top 10 Group Hug Commanders for Lavaleaper
DougY
Jan 23, 2026
Top 10 Group Hug Commanders for Lavaleaper
With Lavaleaper from Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us an updated Mana Flare effect, let's look at the Group Hug commanders that should play it.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Harmonized Crescendo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Impolite Entrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Coiling Oracle
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Giant Growth
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Brute Force
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Shore Up
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Groundswell
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Titanic Growth
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Invigorate
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Blossoming Defense
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Collision // Colossus
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Gaea's Gift
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Ohran Viper
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Junk Winder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Trygon Predator
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Geode Golem
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Hooded Hydra
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Winged Coatl
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Kashi-Tribe Elite
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Viper
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sunder Shaman
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Patagia Viper
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sakiko, Mother of Summer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Orochi Eggwatcher
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Snake
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Cobra
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ambush Viper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Horizon Chimera
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Moss Viper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Broodbirth Viper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Cobra
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fang of Shigeki
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Orochi Sustainer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ankle Biter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mold Adder
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Stalker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mire Boa
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Simic Charm
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Become Immense
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Ram Through
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Colossal Growth
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Decisive Denial
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Harrow
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Soul's Fire
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Fully Grown
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Eureka Moment
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Temur Charm
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Bite Down
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Titan's Strength
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Master's Rebuke
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Joint Exploration
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Overprotect
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Khalni Ambush
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Infuriate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Return to Nature
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Haste Magic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Vision Skeins
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Get a Leg Up
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cobra Trap
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Might of the Masses
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Snakeform
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Run Amok
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Antagonize
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Defend the Rider
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Chorus of Might
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Might
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Thrash // Threat
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Sosuke's Summons
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Overrun
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Roar of Challenge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Distant Melody
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Phytoburst
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wild Ride
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Last Stand
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Roar of the Crowd
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fascination
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Domri's Ambush
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Endless Swarm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Way
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Larger Than Life
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bestial Menace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Felling Blow
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Pick
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snake Basket
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Pennon Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Snake Umbra
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Sticky Fingers
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Shared Animosity
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Combat Research
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Nerd Rage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snake Pit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Roar of Resistance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Strength
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Status
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Predatory Impetus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Signet
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Abandon
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Gruul Turf
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Guildgate
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Glade
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Highlands
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Command Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Highland Lake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bristling Backwoods
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lush Oasis
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Timber Gorge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy