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.
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Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.1%inclusion24 decks472 decks
5%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
5.0%inclusion18 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
1.9%inclusion7 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.4%inclusion5 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
1.3%inclusion2 decks153 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
75%inclusion1.01K decks1.35K decks
68%synergy
Windfall
73%inclusion982 decks1.35K decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion737 decks1.35K decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion882 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Shared Animosity
50%inclusion669 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Howling Mine
49%inclusion666 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion654 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion630 decks1.34K decks
44%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
47%inclusion634 decks1.35K decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
46%inclusion615 decks1.35K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
59%inclusion791 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion756 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion668 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion664 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion643 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
47%inclusion641 decks1.35K decks
43%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
47%inclusion635 decks1.35K decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion624 decks1.35K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion624 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion622 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion353 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion257 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion184 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion141 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion135 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
44%inclusion596 decks1.35K decks
41%synergy
Jace's Archivist
44%inclusion595 decks1.35K decks
41%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion594 decks1.35K decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion536 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion525 decks1.35K decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion511 decks1.34K decks
36%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion508 decks1.34K decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion508 decks1.35K decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion485 decks1.35K decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
36%inclusion480 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion468 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion443 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
32%inclusion439 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion378 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion357 decks1.35K decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
24%inclusion321 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion302 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion279 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion278 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion195 decks948 decks
18%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
20%inclusion267 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion255 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion246 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
18%inclusion238 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion217 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion194 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion182 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion160 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion159 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion143 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion141 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion140 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
10%inclusion136 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion133 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion131 decks1.35K decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.5%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
9.3%inclusion125 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
8.9%inclusion120 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion116 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Enduring Courage
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Anger
7.4%inclusion100 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.0%inclusion37 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
6.9%inclusion93 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
6.7%inclusion90 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion591 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion531 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion457 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion442 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion403 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion392 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion377 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Wheel and Deal
28%inclusion376 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion368 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion326 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion307 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion286 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion280 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion268 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion263 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion255 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Invigorate
19%inclusion253 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion246 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion243 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion241 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion239 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
18%inclusion239 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion232 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion232 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion213 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Giant Growth
16%inclusion210 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion205 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion160 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Brute Force
12%inclusion156 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Might of the Masses
12%inclusion156 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Get a Leg Up
11%inclusion154 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Become Immense
11%inclusion153 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion150 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Groundswell
11%inclusion150 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion145 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion136 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion132 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.5%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Titan's Strength
9.4%inclusion127 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
9.2%inclusion124 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Titanic Growth
9.1%inclusion123 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.9%inclusion120 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.6%inclusion116 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.6%inclusion116 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Siege Smash
8.5%inclusion115 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Second Harvest
8.4%inclusion113 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.1%inclusion110 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.4%inclusion100 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Colossal Growth
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion616 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion544 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
40%inclusion541 decks1.35K decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion488 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion464 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
32%inclusion435 decks1.35K decks
30%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion393 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion383 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Time Reversal
24%inclusion319 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion269 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion226 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion182 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion172 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion165 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion155 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion152 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion148 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion142 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.1%inclusion123 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Overrun
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Wear Down
8.6%inclusion116 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.0%inclusion108 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.8%inclusion106 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Skyscribing
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Fascination
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.7%inclusion90 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.1%inclusion69 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
25%inclusion338 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Temple Bell
19%inclusion253 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
18%inclusion242 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion229 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion209 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion172 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion140 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion129 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.9%inclusion119 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion491 decks1.35K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
35%inclusion473 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion472 decks1.35K decks
33%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
33%inclusion445 decks1.35K decks
30%synergy
Fevered Visions
22%inclusion295 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
21%inclusion280 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion203 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion77 decks527 decks
13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion195 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion178 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion168 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion164 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion147 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion136 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Season of Growth
9.3%inclusion126 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion108 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.6%inclusion92 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.7%inclusion90 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.2%inclusion84 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Fecundity
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.35K decks
-15%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion146 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.7%inclusion90 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion959 decks1.35K decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
32%inclusion426 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion349 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion346 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion335 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion278 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion223 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion195 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion162 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion165 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion113 decks941 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion130 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion102 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.16K decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion1.08K decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion683 decks1.35K decks
40%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion312 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion241 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion228 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion203 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion203 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion183 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion162 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion147 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion125 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion1.30K decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.28K decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion790 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion737 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
54%inclusion731 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
53%inclusion722 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion698 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion679 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion652 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion610 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion604 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion594 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion555 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion539 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion539 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion529 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion472 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion462 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion447 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion443 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion437 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion395 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion388 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion361 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion301 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion265 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion258 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion252 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion245 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion232 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion230 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion220 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion217 decks1.35K decks
-12%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion215 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion214 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion177 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion176 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion172 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
12%inclusion158 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion154 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion152 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion148 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion148 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion148 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion144 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion143 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion142 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion141 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy