Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quandrix Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giant Growth
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Blossoming Defense
55%inclusion84 decks154 decks
52%synergy
Invigorate
53%inclusion82 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
56%inclusion87 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
46%synergy
Simic Charm
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
45%synergy
Shore Up
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
44%synergy
Become Immense
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
59%inclusion91 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion84 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Gift
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Overprotect
43%inclusion61 decks143 decks
40%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
41%inclusion63 decks154 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Cold-Eyed Selkie
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Trygon Predator
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
3%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Sunder Shaman
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Geode Golem
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Archivist
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Agate Instigator
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Ohran Viper
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brute Force
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Collision // Colossus
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Get a Leg Up
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
34%synergy
Siege Smash
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Titan's Strength
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Groundswell
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Might of the Masses
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Titanic Growth
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Harrow
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Decisive Denial
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Temur Charm
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Monstrous Rage
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Ram Through
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Growth
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Unleash Fury
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Royal Treatment
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Long River's Pull
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Bulk Up
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Might
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Fully Grown
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Infuriate
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Ranger's Guile
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Khalni Ambush
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Fire
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Bite Down
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Strength
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Defend the Rider
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Antagonize
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Master's Rebuke
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Joint Exploration
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Winds of Change
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Charge
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Overrun
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Scale Up
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Hull Breach
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Thrash // Threat
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Roar of Challenge
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Regrowth
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Fascination
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Mathemagics
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Font of Mythos
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
40%inclusion61 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion57 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Forced Fruition
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Wild Defiance
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Rancor
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Roar of Resistance
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion82 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion108 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion146 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion146 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion145 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion143 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
55%inclusion85 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Stomping Ground
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
-17%synergy
Gruul Turf
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Ketria Triome
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Spire Garden
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Stump Stomp
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
-16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
-17%synergy
Khalni Ambush
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
4%synergy