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

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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
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
76%inclusion60 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Howling Mine
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
48%synergy
The Locust God
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
43%synergy
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Farseek
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Jace's Archivist
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Agate Instigator
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Vitality
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Junk Winder
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Tower Winder
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Horizon Chimera
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Courage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon Mage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Badgermole Cub
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Wheel and Deal
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Vision Skeins
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Simic Charm
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Gift
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Dream Fracture
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Defense
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Invigorate
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Colossal Growth
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Giant Growth
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Become Immense
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Collision // Colossus
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Titanic Growth
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Second Harvest
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Groundswell
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Ram Through
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Artifact Mutation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Might of the Masses
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fog
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Echo of Eons
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Time Reversal
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Overrun
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Fascination
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Skyscribing
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Whelming Wave
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Collective Voyage
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Collective Defiance
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Temple Bell
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Horn of Greed
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Fevered Visions
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Vicious Shadows
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Research
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Season of Growth
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Flare
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Standstill
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion69 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Spire Garden
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy