Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Wheels

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Fated Firepower
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
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Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion335 decks370 decks
86%synergy
Windfall
95%inclusion353 decks370 decks
86%synergy
Winds of Change
88%inclusion324 decks370 decks
85%synergy
Impact Tremors
85%inclusion316 decks370 decks
78%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
81%inclusion298 decks370 decks
76%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion278 decks370 decks
71%synergy
Echo of Eons
73%inclusion269 decks370 decks
71%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
69%inclusion255 decks370 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
66%inclusion246 decks370 decks
64%synergy
Molten Psyche
63%inclusion232 decks370 decks
60%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
71%inclusion261 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion256 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion241 decks370 decks
49%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
60%inclusion223 decks370 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion221 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Timetwister
59%inclusion220 decks370 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion219 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Jace's Archivist
59%inclusion218 decks370 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion211 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Wheel and Deal
56%inclusion206 decks370 decks
54%synergy
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Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion278 decks370 decks
57%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
73%inclusion271 decks370 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion265 decks370 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion231 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion190 decks370 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion187 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion183 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion170 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
42%inclusion154 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion133 decks370 decks
28%synergy
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Witty Roastmaster
51%inclusion189 decks370 decks
48%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
49%inclusion181 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Agate Instigator
49%inclusion119 decks245 decks
46%synergy
The Locust God
46%inclusion170 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
46%inclusion169 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Delighted Halfling
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Vitality
45%inclusion87 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
45%inclusion165 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion79 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion141 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
34%inclusion126 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
34%inclusion126 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
32%inclusion90 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
31%inclusion115 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
30%inclusion110 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion97 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Tinder Wall
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Mage
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
54%inclusion199 decks370 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion159 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion156 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion149 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion95 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion85 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Vision Skeins
19%inclusion72 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Words of Wisdom
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Second Harvest
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
53%inclusion197 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion182 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion181 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion170 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Time Spiral
45%inclusion165 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Time Reversal
39%inclusion144 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion113 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
30%inclusion112 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion107 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion89 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Burning Inquiry
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
-18%synergy
Minds Aglow
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Day's Undoing
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Game Plan
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
49%inclusion180 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Howling Mine
44%inclusion162 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion104 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Font of Mythos
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion95 decks370 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion158 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Shared Animosity
40%inclusion148 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Parallel Lives
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion134 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion106 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion92 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Earthcraft
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion53 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.5%inclusion30 decks354 decks
8%synergy
Opposition
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Mana Echoes
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Jace Beleren
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
64%inclusion235 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion216 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion196 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion94 decks247 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion132 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion128 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion92 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion356 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion319 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion160 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion127 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion109 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion90 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion353 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion336 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion334 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion329 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion317 decks370 decks
71%synergy
Tropical Island
85%inclusion316 decks370 decks
71%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion314 decks370 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion311 decks370 decks
51%synergy
Taiga
84%inclusion311 decks370 decks
70%synergy
Island
83%inclusion307 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion297 decks370 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion296 decks370 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion289 decks370 decks
-14%synergy
Ketria Triome
68%inclusion253 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion247 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion240 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion222 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion192 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion172 decks370 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion160 decks370 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion134 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion123 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion116 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion96 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion96 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion95 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
24%inclusion90 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion80 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion78 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
-31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion41 decks354 decks
-1%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion40 decks354 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
3%synergy