Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Core

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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
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
4.2%inclusion15 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Burrog Barrage
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
1%synergy
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Impact Tremors
55%inclusion1.52K decks2.79K decks
48%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
47%inclusion1.31K decks2.79K decks
40%synergy
Giant Growth
42%inclusion1.16K decks2.79K decks
40%synergy
Invigorate
41%inclusion1.15K decks2.79K decks
40%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
43%inclusion1.19K decks2.79K decks
38%synergy
Shore Up
40%inclusion1.11K decks2.79K decks
37%synergy
Blossoming Defense
39%inclusion1.10K decks2.79K decks
37%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
41%inclusion1.15K decks2.79K decks
36%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion1.25K decks2.79K decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
40%inclusion1.10K decks2.79K decks
35%synergy
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Cultivate
71%inclusion1.99K decks2.79K decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion1.59K decks2.79K decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
51%inclusion1.41K decks2.79K decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion1.29K decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion1.19K decks2.79K decks
27%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion1.14K decks2.79K decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion1.11K decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
38%inclusion1.05K decks2.79K decks
34%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
37%inclusion1.02K decks2.79K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion1.02K decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
35%inclusion966 decks2.79K decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion926 decks2.79K decks
30%synergy
Coiling Oracle
32%inclusion895 decks2.79K decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion881 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
30%inclusion833 decks2.79K decks
28%synergy
The Locust God
28%inclusion785 decks2.79K decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion556 decks2.03K decks
25%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion727 decks2.79K decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion678 decks2.63K decks
23%synergy
Junk Winder
25%inclusion707 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion697 decks2.79K decks
24%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
24%inclusion683 decks2.79K decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion667 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Jace's Archivist
23%inclusion639 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
21%inclusion599 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion598 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
21%inclusion598 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
19%inclusion541 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Ohran Viper
19%inclusion538 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
19%inclusion537 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion424 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19%inclusion522 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
19%inclusion516 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion423 decks2.29K decks
16%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion487 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
17%inclusion484 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
17%inclusion473 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion458 decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
16%inclusion455 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion454 decks2.79K decks
-18%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
16%inclusion452 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
16%inclusion452 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Sunder Shaman
16%inclusion451 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
16%inclusion447 decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
16%inclusion440 decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
15%inclusion429 decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
15%inclusion426 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion420 decks2.79K decks
0%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
15%inclusion406 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion401 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion391 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion371 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
13%inclusion370 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion369 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion309 decks2.45K decks
10%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion344 decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
12%inclusion103 decks849 decks
10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
11%inclusion306 decks2.79K decks
10%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
11%inclusion304 decks2.79K decks
10%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion283 decks2.79K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion1K decks2.79K decks
-2%synergy
Become Immense
36%inclusion1K decks2.79K decks
34%synergy
Brute Force
35%inclusion983 decks2.79K decks
34%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
35%inclusion976 decks2.79K decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34%inclusion961 decks2.79K decks
28%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion941 decks2.79K decks
18%synergy
Groundswell
32%inclusion904 decks2.79K decks
31%synergy
Titanic Growth
32%inclusion897 decks2.79K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion861 decks2.79K decks
0%synergy
Titan's Strength
30%inclusion832 decks2.79K decks
29%synergy
Decisive Denial
28%inclusion789 decks2.79K decks
24%synergy
Harrow
28%inclusion788 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Collision // Colossus
28%inclusion785 decks2.79K decks
27%synergy
Colossal Growth
28%inclusion771 decks2.79K decks
27%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion739 decks2.79K decks
25%synergy
Temur Charm
26%inclusion738 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Ram Through
25%inclusion690 decks2.79K decks
23%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion604 decks2.47K decks
22%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
23%inclusion630 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
22%inclusion623 decks2.79K decks
21%synergy
Fully Grown
22%inclusion603 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Dream Fracture
21%inclusion599 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Get a Leg Up
21%inclusion594 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Soul's Fire
20%inclusion544 decks2.79K decks
18%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion539 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Joint Exploration
19%inclusion537 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion535 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Bite Down
19%inclusion527 decks2.79K decks
18%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
18%inclusion515 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
18%inclusion511 decks2.79K decks
18%synergy
Might of the Masses
18%inclusion509 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion503 decks2.79K decks
-9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion479 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Eureka Moment
17%inclusion473 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion416 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Master's Rebuke
17%inclusion463 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion443 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion375 decks2.62K decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion395 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion393 decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
13%inclusion358 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Royal Treatment
12%inclusion341 decks2.79K decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion329 decks2.79K decks
0%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion320 decks2.79K decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion205 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion276 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.5%inclusion264 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
9.4%inclusion262 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.2%inclusion245 decks2.66K decks
5%synergy
Infuriate
8.7%inclusion242 decks2.79K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion718 decks2.79K decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion632 decks2.79K decks
-11%synergy
Molten Psyche
21%inclusion583 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
21%inclusion581 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion575 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion522 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Winds of Change
19%inclusion521 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion459 decks2.79K decks
-10%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion452 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Roar of Challenge
16%inclusion448 decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Thrash // Threat
15%inclusion418 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion404 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion365 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Time Reversal
13%inclusion360 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion319 decks2.79K decks
11%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion313 decks2.79K decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion268 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion284 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.4%inclusion263 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.4%inclusion263 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.2%inclusion256 decks2.79K decks
8%synergy
Game Plan
9.1%inclusion255 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.4%inclusion234 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.9%inclusion220 decks2.79K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion217 decks2.79K decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.2%inclusion192 decks2.66K decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
6.9%inclusion191 decks2.79K decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion177 decks2.66K decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.6%inclusion183 decks2.79K decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.4%inclusion178 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.1%inclusion170 decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion165 decks2.79K decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion164 decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.8%inclusion161 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.5%inclusion154 decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.5%inclusion152 decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion149 decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.2%inclusion144 decks2.79K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
33%inclusion915 decks2.79K decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion636 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion610 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
21%inclusion596 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
18%inclusion515 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion466 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
16%inclusion453 decks2.79K decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion408 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion405 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion392 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion231 decks2.79K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.9%inclusion159 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
6.6%inclusion185 decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.3%inclusion148 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.2%inclusion145 decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.1%inclusion143 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
35%inclusion988 decks2.79K decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
35%inclusion970 decks2.79K decks
32%synergy
Season of Growth
31%inclusion873 decks2.79K decks
30%synergy
Forced Fruition
29%inclusion801 decks2.79K decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion780 decks2.79K decks
26%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion750 decks2.79K decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
23%inclusion652 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion606 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion566 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion521 decks2.79K decks
18%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion517 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
18%inclusion515 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion372 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion353 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion243 decks2.79K decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.9%inclusion221 decks2.79K decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.5%inclusion209 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.3%inclusion30 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.3%inclusion203 decks2.79K decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion196 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Fecundity
6.7%inclusion187 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.5%inclusion182 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
6.5%inclusion180 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.2%inclusion174 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.2%inclusion173 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion163 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion160 decks2.79K decks
-1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.6%inclusion157 decks2.79K decks
5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.4%inclusion151 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion349 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.6%inclusion155 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.67K decks2.79K decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
38%inclusion1.05K decks2.79K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion723 decks2.79K decks
11%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
22%inclusion601 decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion547 decks2.79K decks
17%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion291 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
7.2%inclusion179 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion194 decks2.79K decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion163 decks2.79K decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.27K decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.3%inclusion147 decks2.79K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion1.95K decks2.79K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion1.85K decks2.79K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion1.27K decks2.79K decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion725 decks2.79K decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion544 decks2.79K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion489 decks2.79K decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion421 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion355 decks2.79K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion344 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion307 decks2.79K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion290 decks2.79K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.1%inclusion253 decks2.79K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.2%inclusion201 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.6%inclusion162 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion2.74K decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion2.74K decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.73K decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.57K decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion1.94K decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion1.46K decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion1.28K decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion1.19K decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion1.07K decks2.79K decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.79K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion1.03K decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.79K decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion1K decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion980 decks2.79K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion976 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion942 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Gruul Turf
34%inclusion937 decks2.79K decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion801 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion793 decks2.79K decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion647 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion613 decks2.79K decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion610 decks2.79K decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion586 decks2.79K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion553 decks2.79K decks
-8%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion545 decks2.79K decks
-27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
20%inclusion545 decks2.79K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
19%inclusion524 decks2.79K decks
-29%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion513 decks2.79K decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion479 decks2.79K decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion475 decks2.79K decks
-27%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion454 decks2.79K decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion446 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion437 decks2.79K decks
-14%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion436 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion432 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion422 decks2.79K decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion408 decks2.79K decks
-14%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion384 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion345 decks2.79K decks
-3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion342 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion320 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion298 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion288 decks2.79K decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion277 decks2.79K decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion276 decks2.79K decks
-25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion272 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion266 decks2.79K decks
-24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion255 decks2.79K decks
-23%synergy
Rugged Highlands
9.0%inclusion250 decks2.79K decks
2%synergy