Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Voltron

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Burrog Barrage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Frog Butler
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giant Growth
66%inclusion153 decks231 decks
64%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
69%inclusion159 decks231 decks
62%synergy
Invigorate
63%inclusion146 decks231 decks
61%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
65%inclusion149 decks231 decks
60%synergy
Blossoming Defense
60%inclusion139 decks231 decks
58%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
59%inclusion137 decks231 decks
58%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
61%inclusion140 decks231 decks
55%synergy
Shore Up
55%inclusion128 decks231 decks
53%synergy
Brute Force
54%inclusion124 decks231 decks
52%synergy
Simic Charm
55%inclusion127 decks231 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
68%inclusion156 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion131 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Gaea's Gift
54%inclusion125 decks231 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion125 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion121 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Become Immense
50%inclusion116 decks231 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion116 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
49%inclusion113 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Groundswell
48%inclusion110 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Overprotect
44%inclusion95 decks214 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
22%inclusion51 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Coiling Oracle
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Geode Golem
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Ohran Viper
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Sunder Shaman
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Agate Instigator
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Safewright
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Humble Defector
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Titanic Growth
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
42%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
37%synergy
Titan's Strength
42%inclusion98 decks231 decks
41%synergy
Collision // Colossus
42%inclusion96 decks231 decks
40%synergy
Get a Leg Up
42%inclusion96 decks231 decks
41%synergy
Might of the Masses
41%inclusion95 decks231 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion85 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
35%inclusion82 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion81 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Siege Smash
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Colossal Growth
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
32%synergy
Harrow
31%inclusion72 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion71 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Ram Through
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Temur Charm
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Royal Treatment
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Monstrous Rage
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
23%inclusion53 decks227 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
-8%synergy
Infuriate
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Might
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Bulk Up
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
-6%synergy
Fully Grown
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Khalni Ambush
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Fire
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Unleash Fury
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Bite Down
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Twinferno
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Fanatical Strength
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Ranger's Guile
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion36 decks214 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Joint Exploration
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Defend the Rider
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Eureka Moment
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Staggering Size
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Explore
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion43 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
-18%synergy
Reckless Charge
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Thrash // Threat
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Roar of Challenge
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Scale Up
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Whelming Wave
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ride
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Summer Bloom
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Phytoburst
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Wear Down
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Prosperity
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Rimefire Torque
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
44%inclusion101 decks231 decks
42%synergy
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion88 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Shared Animosity
29%inclusion68 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Rancor
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Bear Umbra
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Wild Defiance
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Boar Umbra
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion134 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
49%inclusion113 decks231 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion83 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion159 decks231 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion146 decks231 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion223 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion222 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion221 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion210 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
63%inclusion146 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion135 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion92 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion89 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
34%inclusion78 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
33%inclusion74 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
31%inclusion72 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Abandon
31%inclusion71 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion71 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion67 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
-23%synergy
Stomping Ground
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
-23%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
22%inclusion51 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
22%inclusion50 decks231 decks
-23%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
-14%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Khalni Ambush
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion43 decks227 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
-24%synergy
Stump Stomp
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
-23%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
-23%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
6%synergy