Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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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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Giant Growth
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
94%synergy
Shore Up
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Titanic Growth
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Brute Force
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Colossal Growth
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Become Immense
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Decisive Denial
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Bite Down
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
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Cultivate
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Growth Spiral
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Titan's Strength
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Collision // Colossus
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Temur Charm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Blossoming Defense
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Invigorate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Kodama's Reach
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Gift
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Trygon Predator
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Coiling Oracle
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Sunder Shaman
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Geode Golem
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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 Anarchomancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ohran Viper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%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
-4%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Shoreline Looter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Treeguard Duo
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ram Through
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Simic Charm
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Fully Grown
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Overprotect
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Eureka Moment
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Soul's Fire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Groundswell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Get a Leg Up
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Master's Rebuke
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Might of the Masses
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Colossal Might
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Harrow
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Hunter's Insight
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Siege Smash
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Royal Treatment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Samut's Sprint
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Joint Exploration
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Infuriate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fanatical Strength
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Swell of Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Antagonize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sure Strike
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Octopus Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Pack's Favor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ranger's Guile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Raze the Effigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Brute Strength
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Run Amok
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Defend the Rider
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Skin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chorus of Might
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Challenge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Thrash // Threat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Maximize Velocity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ride
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Assault Strobe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overrun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scale Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Distortion Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gravitic Punch
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
Phytoburst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Roamer's Routine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Goldvein Pick
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Heaped Harvest
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Snake Umbra
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sticky Fingers
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Combat Research
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Eel Umbra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
On the Trail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Boar Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
One With the Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shared Animosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Turntimber Grove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-46%synergy
Sol Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-57%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Star Compass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%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
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Gruul Turf
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Mystery
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Simic Guildgate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Abandon
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thornwood Falls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Highlands
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Glade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Airship Engine Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Meditation Pools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Omashu City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%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
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Stream
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%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
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Command Bridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy