Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Core Tokens

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
66%inclusion115 decks174 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion96 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Shared Animosity
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Howling Mine
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
35%synergy
The Locust God
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
34%synergy
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Cultivate
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Junk Winder
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Coiling Oracle
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Vitality
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Agate Instigator
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Humble Defector
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Mage
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Trygon Predator
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Ohran Viper
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Geode Golem
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Chimera
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Gift
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Giant Growth
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Blossoming Defense
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Invigorate
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Shore Up
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Vision Skeins
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Simic Charm
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Might of the Masses
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Brute Force
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Titanic Growth
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Get a Leg Up
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Groundswell
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Become Immense
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Overprotect
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Long River's Pull
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Harrow
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Collision // Colossus
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Decisive Denial
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Temur Charm
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Titan's Strength
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Growth
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Siege Smash
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Fully Grown
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Royal Treatment
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bite Down
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Perplexing Test
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Change
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Psyche
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Reforge the Soul
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Commit // Memory
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Prosperity
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Time Reversal
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Fascination
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Game Plan
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Hull Breach
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Thrash // Threat
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Roar of Challenge
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Phytoburst
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Font of Mythos
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Temple Bell
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Season of Growth
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Fevered Visions
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Roar of Resistance
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Snake Umbra
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
On the Trail
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Anthem
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Wild Defiance
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion169 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion169 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion169 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion154 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
-18%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Abandon
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-20%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-22%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Highlands
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
1%synergy