Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Vines of Vastwood
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Impact Tremors
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Invigorate
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Simic Charm
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Purphoros, God of the Forge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Junk Winder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Jace's Archivist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chomping Changeling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Badgermole Cub
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nullmage Shepherd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kalamax, the Stormsire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trygon Predator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Genemorph Imago
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Overprotect
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Gaea's Gift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Blossoming Defense
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Brute Force
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Become Immense
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Giant Growth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Collision // Colossus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Titan's Strength
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Might of the Masses
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Siege Smash
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Twinferno
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Get a Leg Up
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Shore Up
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Groundswell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Royal Treatment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Monstrous Rage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Collective Resistance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Defend the Rider
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Might
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ram Through
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Titanic Growth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fully Grown
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Infuriate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Winds of Change
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Echo of Eons
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Time Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Shared Roots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Charge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Molten Psyche
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Prosperity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Distortion Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Broken Bond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ride
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Howling Mine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Font of Mythos
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Horn of Greed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Shared Animosity
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Rancor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Parade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bear Umbra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wild Defiance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Alpha Status
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Burgeoning
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Level Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Indomitable Might
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Season of Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opposition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ketria Triome
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Spire Garden
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Karplusan Forest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Grove
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy