Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget 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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Collision // Colossus
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Blossoming Defense
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Simic Charm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Gaea's Gift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Become Immense
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Season of Growth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Kodama's Reach
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Harrow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Invigorate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Oakhame Adversary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Trygon Predator
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Coiling Oracle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ohran Viper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Horizon Chimera
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Gigantotherium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rubblehulk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Preyseizer Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kiora's Follower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shah of Naar Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sunder Shaman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Hero
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Farhaven Elf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scorchwalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Graceful Adept
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Social Climber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Springbloom Druid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Destiny Spinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Body of Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kianne, Corrupted Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Colossal Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Temur Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Ram Through
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Siege Smash
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Titanic Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Shore Up
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Chorus of Might
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Eureka Moment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Colossal Might
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Decisive Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Khalni Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Defend the Rider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Giant Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bite Down
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Monstrous Rage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Embiggen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Brute Force
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Joint Exploration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Go Forth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overprotect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hunter's Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Groundswell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blitzball Shot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Hapatra's Mark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strength in Numbers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
You Look Upon the Tarrasque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Fog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Echoing Courage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Thrash // Threat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Stump Stomp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Change
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Thunderherd Migration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Collective Voyage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heaven // Earth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overrun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fascination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Beneath the Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scale Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Epic Confrontation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Collective Unconscious
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fade into Antiquity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Animist's Might
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nissa's Expedition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Full Steam Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tower Above
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Howl of the Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Way
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Larger Than Life
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Time Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Roar of Challenge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aether Gale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bushwhack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Violent Impact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phytoburst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path to the Festival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Harvest Season
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Goldvein Pick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Snake Umbra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Impact Tremors
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Sticky Fingers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Gift of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shiny Impetus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Combat Research
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Primal Empathy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bulwark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urban Burgeoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bear Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ichthyomorphosis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Predatory Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
New Horizons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shared Animosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Day of the Dragons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Obsession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Abundance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teetering Peaks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Centaur Garden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Spires
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Hashep Oasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Coalition Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temur Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Gruul Turf
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Rugged Highlands
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Abandon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Khalni Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ash Barrens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Stump Stomp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Hall of Oracles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quandrix Campus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-42%synergy
Vivid Creek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Campus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivid Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Uncharted Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivid Crag
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Manor Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Woodland Stream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy