Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Card Draw

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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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Krang, the All-Powerful
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Frog Butler
2.2%inclusion2 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mutant Town
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
68%inclusion264 decks390 decks
61%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
51%inclusion178 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Howling Mine
52%inclusion201 decks390 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
57%inclusion222 decks390 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion298 decks390 decks
46%synergy
The Locust God
45%inclusion177 decks390 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion221 decks390 decks
41%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion168 decks390 decks
40%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
42%inclusion163 decks390 decks
39%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
42%inclusion163 decks390 decks
39%synergy
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Cultivate
62%inclusion242 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion194 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion187 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion170 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion166 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
42%inclusion162 decks390 decks
39%synergy
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion161 decks390 decks
38%synergy
Growth Spiral
41%inclusion158 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion157 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
40%inclusion157 decks390 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion79 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
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Razorkin Needlehead
36%inclusion131 decks360 decks
34%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
36%inclusion139 decks390 decks
31%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion138 decks390 decks
28%synergy
Jace's Archivist
34%inclusion134 decks390 decks
32%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
34%inclusion127 decks378 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Vitality
31%inclusion112 decks357 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion116 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion111 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
27%inclusion107 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Agate Instigator
27%inclusion101 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion101 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
26%inclusion100 decks390 decks
23%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
24%inclusion93 decks390 decks
22%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
24%inclusion92 decks390 decks
22%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
22%inclusion85 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
22%inclusion84 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
21%inclusion83 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Coiling Oracle
21%inclusion82 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
19%inclusion74 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion72 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion64 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
16%inclusion61 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion55 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion54 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Trygon Predator
14%inclusion53 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Humble Defector
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Viper
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Geode Golem
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.5%inclusion33 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
8.5%inclusion33 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.5%inclusion33 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Sunder Shaman
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
39%inclusion154 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion141 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion139 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
31%inclusion122 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion115 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion109 decks390 decks
23%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion106 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Simic Charm
26%inclusion102 decks390 decks
22%synergy
Blossoming Defense
24%inclusion94 decks390 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion91 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23%inclusion88 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Invigorate
23%inclusion88 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Wheel and Deal
23%inclusion88 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Giant Growth
22%inclusion85 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion84 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
21%inclusion82 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Gift
21%inclusion80 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion80 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Brute Force
19%inclusion73 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Become Immense
18%inclusion72 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Titanic Growth
18%inclusion70 decks390 decks
17%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion66 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Groundswell
16%inclusion62 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion61 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Collision // Colossus
15%inclusion60 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion58 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Titan's Strength
15%inclusion58 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion58 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion56 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Colossal Growth
14%inclusion55 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion54 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Temur Charm
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
13%inclusion49 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Ram Through
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Fully Grown
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Siege Smash
10%inclusion39 decks376 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion40 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Might of the Masses
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Bite Down
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Joint Exploration
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Words of Wisdom
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Change
35%inclusion136 decks390 decks
32%synergy
Molten Psyche
32%inclusion125 decks390 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion109 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion107 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion105 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Reforge the Soul
23%inclusion89 decks390 decks
21%synergy
Echo of Eons
21%inclusion83 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion79 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion78 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Time Reversal
15%inclusion58 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion40 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Overrun
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.9%inclusion31 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Roar of Challenge
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Thrash // Threat
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Time Spiral
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Collective Defiance
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Game Plan
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion145 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
35%inclusion138 decks390 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion133 decks390 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
30%inclusion117 decks390 decks
28%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion87 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Folio of Fancies
21%inclusion83 decks390 decks
20%synergy
Temple Bell
20%inclusion78 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Horn of Greed
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.9%inclusion23 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion153 decks390 decks
37%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
38%inclusion150 decks390 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
38%inclusion147 decks390 decks
34%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
34%inclusion132 decks390 decks
29%synergy
Fevered Visions
29%inclusion115 decks390 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
29%inclusion113 decks390 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion80 decks390 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion71 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion63 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Season of Growth
16%inclusion63 decks390 decks
14%synergy
Snake Umbra
13%inclusion52 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
12%inclusion48 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Burgeoning
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion29 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion21 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Fecundity
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion26 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.9%inclusion23 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
-7%synergy
Opposition
5.4%inclusion21 decks390 decks
5%synergy
On the Trail
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion53 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.6%inclusion22 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion139 decks390 decks
33%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion107 decks390 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion106 decks390 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion104 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion62 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion51 decks390 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion32 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion38 decks390 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.2%inclusion28 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion311 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion285 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion224 decks390 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion130 decks390 decks
30%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion59 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion50 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion43 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion40 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion32 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.7%inclusion30 decks390 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion377 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion375 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion373 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion366 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion262 decks390 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion195 decks390 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion170 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion166 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion166 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion157 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion155 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion147 decks390 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion146 decks390 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion142 decks390 decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion137 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion134 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion128 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion125 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion120 decks390 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion116 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion111 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion108 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion103 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion102 decks390 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion101 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion101 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
26%inclusion100 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion91 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion91 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion88 decks390 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion87 decks390 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Abandon
22%inclusion84 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion83 decks390 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
20%inclusion77 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion65 decks390 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion58 decks390 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion56 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion46 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion45 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion44 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion43 decks390 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion42 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion41 decks390 decks
-4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion39 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion38 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.5%inclusion37 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.0%inclusion35 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.7%inclusion34 decks390 decks
3%synergy