Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Giant Growth
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
98%synergy
Become Immense
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
91%synergy
Titan's Strength
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Titanic Growth
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Shore Up
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Temur Charm
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Collision // Colossus
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Brute Force
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Blossoming Defense
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Colossal Growth
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Decisive Denial
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Ranger's Guile
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Cultivate
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Invigorate
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Might of the Masses
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Siege Smash
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Djinn Illuminatus
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Virulent Emissary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sunder Shaman
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Coiling Oracle
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Geode Golem
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Trygon Predator
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ohran Viper
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rootcoil Creeper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lifespring Druid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gnarlback Rhino
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Oasis Gardener
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Acidic Slime
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rimrock Knight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thieving Magpie
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Plague Myr
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Scout
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Howling Abomination
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Farhaven Elf
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Akroan Conscriptor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Bite Down
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Colossal Might
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Simic Charm
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Overprotect
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Hunter's Insight
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Groundswell
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Master's Rebuke
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Eureka Moment
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Gaea's Gift
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Ram Through
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Get a Leg Up
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Fully Grown
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Infuriate
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Soul's Fire
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Harrow
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Joint Exploration
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Royal Treatment
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Return to Nature
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Built to Smash
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Swell of Growth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Bulk Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Dive Down
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Khalni Ambush
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Unleash Fury
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Monstrous Rage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Uncaged Fury
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Fanatical Strength
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Antagonize
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mizzium Skin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Strength in Numbers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fog
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Weapon Surge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Glint
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Spring // Mind
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Impolite Entrance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Roar of Challenge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Explore
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Thrash // Threat
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Charge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Larger Than Life
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Overrun
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Far Wanderings
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Edge of Autumn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Maximize Velocity
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ride
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Game Plan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Past in Flames
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Savage Punch
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Distortion Strike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spasm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rabid Bite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mage Duel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wreck and Rebuild
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Way
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Prey Upon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Savage Swipe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Goldvein Pick
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Prying Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Combat Research
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Snake Umbra
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flood the Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Colossification
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Veil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utter Insignificance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Compleation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wild Defiance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Roar of Resistance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Stop Cold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fungal Reaches
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Thicket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-36%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-68%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Star Compass
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Simic Locket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Simic Guildgate
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Gruul Turf
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Mystery
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Abandon
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Khalni Ambush
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Highlands
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-26%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Timber Gorge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wastes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Vivid Creek
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-32%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lush Oasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vivid Grove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-19%synergy