Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget 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
Brush Off
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Paradox Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giant Growth
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
94%synergy
Titanic Growth
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Shore Up
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Brute Force
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Titan's Strength
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Become Immense
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Decisive Denial
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Colossal Growth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Growth Spiral
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Bite Down
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Collision // Colossus
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Gaea's Gift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Temur Charm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Blossoming Defense
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Invigorate
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Coiling Oracle
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Trygon Predator
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sunder Shaman
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Geode Golem
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Viper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Gene Pollinator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Cavalry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughterhorn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Shoreline Looter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Get a Leg Up
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Might of the Masses
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ram Through
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Overprotect
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
39%synergy
Eureka Moment
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Colossal Might
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Soul's Fire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Simic Charm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Fully Grown
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Infuriate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Groundswell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Siege Smash
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Master's Rebuke
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Antagonize
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Harrow
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Hunter's Insight
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Royal Treatment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Khalni Ambush
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Samut's Sprint
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Twinferno
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Run Amok
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bulk Up
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Unleash Fury
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ranger's Guile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Joint Exploration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Swell of Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sure Strike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Brute Strength
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fanatical Strength
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Roar of Challenge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Thrash // Threat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ride
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Assault Strobe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Phytoburst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Distortion Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gravitic Punch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Maximize Velocity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Larger Than Life
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Roamer's Routine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Goldvein Pick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Heaped Harvest
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Snake Umbra
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Combat Research
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sticky Fingers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Paradise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
On the Trail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
One With the Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-46%synergy
Sol Ring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-61%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Star Compass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Simic Guildgate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Abandon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Turf
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Highlands
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Woodland Stream
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Airship Engine Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Meditation Pools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Omashu City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Command Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy