Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded Card Draw

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Mind into Matter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Divergent Equation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Windfall
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Howling Mine
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Molten Psyche
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
45%synergy
The Locust God
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Jace's Archivist
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Vitality
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Humble Defector
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Chimera
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Courage
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Tower Winder
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Wheel and Deal
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Dream Fracture
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Blossoming Defense
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Invigorate
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Get a Leg Up
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Growth
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Become Immense
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Giant Growth
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Brute Force
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Second Harvest
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Titanic Growth
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Groundswell
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Artifact Mutation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Might of the Masses
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Fog
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Change
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Echo of Eons
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Time Reversal
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Explore
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Skyscribing
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Overrun
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Fascination
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Temple Bell
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Horn of Greed
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Kruphix
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Forced Fruition
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Fevered Visions
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Parallel Lives
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Vicious Shadows
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Season of Growth
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Combat Research
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion68 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion81 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Turf
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy