Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
5.0%inclusion20 decks397 decks
5%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
4.9%inclusion13 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Studious First-Year
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.2%inclusion6 decks268 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.9%inclusion5 decks268 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
75%inclusion970 decks1.30K decks
68%synergy
Windfall
72%inclusion936 decks1.30K decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion705 decks1.30K decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion847 decks1.30K decks
50%synergy
Shared Animosity
49%inclusion638 decks1.30K decks
46%synergy
Howling Mine
49%inclusion630 decks1.30K decks
46%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion620 decks1.30K decks
45%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion600 decks1.28K decks
44%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
47%inclusion610 decks1.30K decks
44%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
47%inclusion615 decks1.30K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
58%inclusion755 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion729 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion644 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion628 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion619 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
47%inclusion607 decks1.30K decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion602 decks1.30K decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion601 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion601 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion594 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion337 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion245 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion176 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion137 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion128 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
-9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.0%inclusion65 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
44%inclusion570 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
The Locust God
44%inclusion569 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion566 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion511 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion498 decks1.30K decks
36%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion488 decks1.28K decks
30%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion487 decks1.29K decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion489 decks1.30K decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion462 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion452 decks1.30K decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion449 decks1.30K decks
27%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
33%inclusion426 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Agate Instigator
32%inclusion415 decks1.29K decks
30%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion361 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion342 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
24%inclusion307 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion290 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion274 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion268 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion181 decks889 decks
18%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
20%inclusion261 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion241 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion235 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
18%inclusion230 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion214 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion188 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion170 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion157 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion136 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion136 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
10%inclusion132 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion130 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
8.9%inclusion116 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
8.8%inclusion114 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion111 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Enduring Courage
7.8%inclusion100 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Anger
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.6%inclusion98 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.3%inclusion95 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Cobra
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
6.9%inclusion89 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
6.9%inclusion89 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion570 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion510 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion442 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion421 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion380 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion371 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Wheel and Deal
28%inclusion359 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion357 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion345 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion312 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion286 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion275 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion269 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion256 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion251 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion245 decks1.29K decks
16%synergy
Invigorate
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion236 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion234 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion228 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion226 decks1.29K decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion224 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion223 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion210 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Giant Growth
15%inclusion198 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion198 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Might of the Masses
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Get a Leg Up
11%inclusion149 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion148 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion147 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion145 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Become Immense
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Groundswell
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion130 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Titan's Strength
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Titanic Growth
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.9%inclusion116 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion113 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.6%inclusion112 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Siege Smash
8.6%inclusion111 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Second Harvest
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.0%inclusion104 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.3%inclusion95 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion523 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
40%inclusion516 decks1.30K decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion466 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion446 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
32%inclusion418 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion381 decks1.30K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion366 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Time Reversal
24%inclusion306 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion263 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion217 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion179 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion167 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion162 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion152 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion147 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion146 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion136 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Overrun
8.9%inclusion116 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Wear Down
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.7%inclusion113 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion108 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.8%inclusion101 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Skyscribing
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Fascination
6.6%inclusion85 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Decimate
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion588 decks1.30K decks
43%synergy
Font of Mythos
25%inclusion319 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Temple Bell
19%inclusion240 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
18%inclusion233 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion222 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion170 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion130 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion127 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.0%inclusion115 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.6%inclusion73 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion471 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
34%inclusion447 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Forced Fruition
34%inclusion444 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
33%inclusion425 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Fevered Visions
22%inclusion284 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
21%inclusion268 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion198 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion187 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion65 decks455 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion174 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion158 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Season of Growth
9.3%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.9%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.6%inclusion98 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.4%inclusion83 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.9%inclusion76 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
-15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.0%inclusion65 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion921 decks1.30K decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion410 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion333 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion333 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion323 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion263 decks1.29K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion215 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion182 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion152 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion160 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion107 decks882 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion65 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.11K decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion1.04K decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion653 decks1.30K decks
40%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion302 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion226 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion218 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion193 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion190 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion174 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion152 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion137 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion126 decks1.29K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.2%inclusion119 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.26K decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.26K decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.25K decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.23K decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion758 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion706 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
54%inclusion699 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
53%inclusion692 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion666 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion652 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion621 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion588 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion578 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion568 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion531 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion520 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion513 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion506 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion451 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion440 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion429 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion422 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion419 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion376 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion375 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion350 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion290 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion255 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion245 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion220 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion214 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion207 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion205 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion205 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion170 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion170 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion167 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion149 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion145 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion138 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion137 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion134 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy