Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Snakes

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Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Julia Maddalena
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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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frog Butler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
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Giant Growth
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Titanic Growth
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Brute Force
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
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54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Shore Up
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Invigorate
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
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51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
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46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
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46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
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62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Impact Tremors
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Gaea's Gift
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Titan's Strength
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Simic Charm
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
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43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Junk Winder
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Ohran Viper
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Geode Golem
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Trygon Predator
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Chasm Skulker
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Winged Coatl
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sunder Shaman
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Hooded Hydra
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
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19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
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19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Horizon Chimera
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sakiko, Mother of Summer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Orochi Eggwatcher
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Kashi-Tribe Elite
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mold Adder
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Moss Viper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ambush Viper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Patagia Viper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Ankle Biter
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Snake
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Voracious Cobra
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fang of Shigeki
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Broodbirth Viper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Collision // Colossus
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Colossal Growth
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Decisive Denial
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Become Immense
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Ram Through
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Fully Grown
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Temur Charm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Soul's Fire
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Harrow
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Eureka Moment
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Bite Down
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Biomass Mutation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Master's Rebuke
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Get a Leg Up
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Infuriate
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Overprotect
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Khalni Ambush
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Return to Nature
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Joint Exploration
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Brute Strength
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Might of the Masses
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Might
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Ranger's Guile
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Vision Skeins
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Antagonize
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Siege Smash
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Strength
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dream Fracture
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Run Amok
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cobra Trap
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
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Farseek
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Thrash // Threat
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Overrun
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sosuke's Summons
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Impolite Entrance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wear Down
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Roar of Challenge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Decimate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Whelming Wave
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Harvest Season
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ride
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Sultai
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Roar of the Crowd
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fascination
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Primal Might
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Nature's Way
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Larger Than Life
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Domri's Ambush
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Endless Swarm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Phytoburst
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Path to the Festival
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rimefire Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
World Map
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Sword
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Snake Basket
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Pennon Blade
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Snake Umbra
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Shared Animosity
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sticky Fingers
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Combat Research
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Fevered Visions
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Warstorm Surge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Nerd Rage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Raiding Schemes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Roar of Resistance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
A Realm Reborn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Snake Pit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
On the Trail
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Alpha Status
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Predatory Impetus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Gruul Signet
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Abandon
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Gruul Turf
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Simic Guildgate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Highlands
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Highland Lake
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Timber Gorge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
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