Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Tokens

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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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Wheel of Fortune
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Windfall
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Winds of Change
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Impact Tremors
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Shared Animosity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Time Spiral
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Echo of Eons
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Molten Psyche
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Agate Instigator
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Enduring Vitality
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Jace's Archivist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
The Locust God
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Anger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Cobra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Snake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Magnus the Red
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Wheel and Deal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Second Harvest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Invigorate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Last-Ditch Effort
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Artifact Mutation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Divergent Transformations
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Reforge the Soul
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Time Reversal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Prosperity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Wear Down
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Commit // Memory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Diminishing Returns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flash Photography
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Coat of Arms
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Font of Mythos
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rimefire Torque
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Proteus Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Parallel Lives
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Standstill
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steely Resolve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Epic Struggle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Warstorm Surge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vicious Shadows
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Awakening Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fecundity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fated Firepower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Ketria Triome
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Island
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Taiga
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy