Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Spellslinger

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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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Giant Growth
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
98%synergy
Become Immense
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
91%synergy
Titan's Strength
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Titanic Growth
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Colossal Growth
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Shore Up
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Temur Charm
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Collision // Colossus
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Brute Force
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
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Growth Spiral
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Blossoming Defense
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Cultivate
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Decisive Denial
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Season of Growth
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Bite Down
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60%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Ranger's Guile
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
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Djinn Illuminatus
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Sunder Shaman
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Coiling Oracle
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Geode Golem
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Trygon Predator
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Viper
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rootcoil Creeper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lifespring Druid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gnarlback Rhino
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Oasis Gardener
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Slime
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rimrock Knight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Thieving Magpie
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Plague Myr
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Scout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Howling Abomination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Farhaven Elf
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Akroan Conscriptor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Frontier Guide
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Graceful Adept
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Generator Servant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
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Invigorate
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Might of the Masses
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Fully Grown
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Hunter's Insight
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Siege Smash
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Eureka Moment
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Colossal Might
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Ram Through
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Harrow
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Simic Charm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Infuriate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Groundswell
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Master's Rebuke
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Fire
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Joint Exploration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Get a Leg Up
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Overprotect
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Khalni Ambush
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Return to Nature
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Built to Smash
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Swell of Growth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dive Down
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Unleash Fury
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Uncaged Fury
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Fanatical Strength
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Antagonize
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Royal Treatment
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Mizzium Skin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Strength in Numbers
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15%synergy
Fog
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Weapon Surge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Glint
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Monstrous Rage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Spring // Mind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Impolite Entrance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Roar of Challenge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Thrash // Threat
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Explore
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Charge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Larger Than Life
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Edge of Autumn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rabid Bite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Maximize Velocity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Migration Path
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Far Wanderings
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Savage Punch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Distortion Strike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spasm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mage Duel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wreck and Rebuild
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Broken Bond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Way
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Prey Upon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Savage Swipe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Irresistible Prey
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Teleportal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Goldvein Pick
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
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6%synergy
Enchantments
Combat Research
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Sticky Fingers
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rancor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Colossification
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Veil
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wild Defiance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Field of Ruin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Remote Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Fungal Reaches
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Thicket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-42%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-75%synergy
The Irencrag
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Star Compass
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Simic Locket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Simic Guildgate
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Gruul Turf
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Mystery
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Abandon
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Khalni Ambush
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Game Trail
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Highlands
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Timber Gorge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Rockfall Vale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Vivid Creek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lush Oasis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vivid Grove
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy