Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion93 decks102 decks
87%synergy
Windfall
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
81%synergy
Winds of Change
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
81%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
78%synergy
Impact Tremors
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
78%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Echo of Eons
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Timetwister
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
60%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Agate Instigator
62%inclusion61 decks99 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Enduring Vitality
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Delighted Halfling
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
35%synergy
The Locust God
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Chasm Skulker
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Wheel and Deal
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Crop Rotation
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Second Harvest
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorform
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Time Spiral
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Reforge the Soul
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Time Reversal
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Wear Down
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Game Plan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hull Breach
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Neoform
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Skyscribing
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Burgeoning
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Forced Fruition
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Earthcraft
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Parade
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mana Echoes
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Steely Resolve
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Fervor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Standstill
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Island
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Tropical Island
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Taiga
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Volcanic Island
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Ketria Triome
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy