Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
4.1%inclusion11 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.7%inclusion10 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
3.7%inclusion10 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
2.9%inclusion8 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Mathemagics
2.1%inclusion11 decks520 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
75%inclusion1.05K decks1.40K decks
68%synergy
Windfall
73%inclusion1.02K decks1.40K decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion763 decks1.40K decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion916 decks1.40K decks
50%synergy
Shared Animosity
50%inclusion697 decks1.40K decks
47%synergy
Howling Mine
49%inclusion689 decks1.40K decks
46%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion679 decks1.40K decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion661 decks1.39K decks
45%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
47%inclusion656 decks1.40K decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion637 decks1.40K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
59%inclusion822 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion787 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion690 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion686 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
48%inclusion668 decks1.40K decks
43%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
47%inclusion665 decks1.40K decks
43%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion664 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion653 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion648 decks1.40K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion646 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion362 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion266 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion197 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion142 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.1%inclusion113 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
44%inclusion619 decks1.40K decks
42%synergy
The Locust God
44%inclusion615 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion613 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion562 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
39%inclusion546 decks1.39K decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion540 decks1.40K decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion531 decks1.39K decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
37%inclusion522 decks1.40K decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion499 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion497 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion489 decks1.40K decks
27%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion461 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
33%inclusion457 decks1.40K decks
31%synergy
Junk Winder
27%inclusion383 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion368 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
24%inclusion333 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
23%inclusion317 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion295 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion208 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion288 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
20%inclusion280 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion263 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion261 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
17%inclusion240 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion227 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion200 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion190 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion169 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion163 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion148 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion147 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion143 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion138 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
10%inclusion136 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.1%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.8%inclusion123 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
8.6%inclusion121 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Enduring Courage
7.9%inclusion110 decks1.39K decks
7%synergy
Anger
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.3%inclusion103 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.3%inclusion103 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Cobra
7.1%inclusion100 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.1%inclusion100 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.9%inclusion41 decks598 decks
-2%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
6.8%inclusion95 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
6.7%inclusion94 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
6.7%inclusion94 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion617 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion543 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion490 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion460 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion414 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion411 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion393 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Wheel and Deal
28%inclusion389 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion378 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion340 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion320 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion301 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion291 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion279 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
20%inclusion274 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion268 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Invigorate
19%inclusion261 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion254 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion252 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion251 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
18%inclusion247 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion246 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion243 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion235 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion223 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Giant Growth
15%inclusion217 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion211 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion163 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion159 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Get a Leg Up
11%inclusion159 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Become Immense
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Groundswell
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Might of the Masses
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion154 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion148 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion145 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Titan's Strength
9.4%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.3%inclusion130 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
9.1%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Titanic Growth
8.9%inclusion125 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.8%inclusion124 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.8%inclusion123 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Siege Smash
8.4%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Second Harvest
8.4%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion117 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.1%inclusion113 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.3%inclusion102 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion638 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion565 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
40%inclusion555 decks1.40K decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion503 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion488 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
32%inclusion451 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion408 decks1.40K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion394 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Time Reversal
23%inclusion324 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion280 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion248 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion190 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion181 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion174 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion153 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.8%inclusion124 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.6%inclusion121 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Overrun
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.1%inclusion114 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Skyscribing
7.7%inclusion108 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Fascination
6.8%inclusion95 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.6%inclusion93 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.2%inclusion73 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.2%inclusion73 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.2%inclusion73 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
25%inclusion355 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Temple Bell
19%inclusion264 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
18%inclusion247 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion233 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion219 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion181 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion143 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.4%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.9%inclusion124 decks1.39K decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.4%inclusion90 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion510 decks1.40K decks
34%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion490 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
35%inclusion488 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
33%inclusion458 decks1.40K decks
30%synergy
Fevered Visions
21%inclusion300 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
21%inclusion296 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion210 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion203 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion83 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion174 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion169 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion157 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Season of Growth
9.4%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.8%inclusion109 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.7%inclusion97 decks1.26K decks
-2%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion100 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion97 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.8%inclusion96 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
6.1%inclusion85 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.0%inclusion84 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.6%inclusion78 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.3%inclusion74 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.40K decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion992 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion444 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion363 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion360 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion348 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion286 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion202 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion171 decks1.26K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion172 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion115 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion136 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.1%inclusion71 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.20K decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion1.11K decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion711 decks1.40K decks
41%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion329 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion247 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion237 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion213 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion209 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion191 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion165 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion154 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion136 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion130 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion99 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.36K decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.36K decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.35K decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.33K decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion824 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion772 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion761 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
54%inclusion756 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion732 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion700 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion681 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion636 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion625 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion608 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion577 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion563 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion556 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion543 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion498 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion476 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
34%inclusion472 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion470 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion461 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion415 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion405 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion383 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion307 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion268 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion267 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion265 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion246 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion238 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion237 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion226 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion223 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion219 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion218 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion188 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion185 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion181 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion161 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion161 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion156 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion154 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion153 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion147 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion145 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy