Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Core Tokens

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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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Giant Growth
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Get a Leg Up
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Titanic Growth
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Shore Up
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Become Immense
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Invigorate
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Fully Grown
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Brute Force
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Coiling Oracle
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
43%synergy
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Growth Spiral
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Gift
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Bulk Up
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Colossal Growth
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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35%synergy
Blossoming Defense
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Bite Down
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
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Narset, Parter of Veils
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Viper
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Geode Golem
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Trygon Predator
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Humble Defector
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Sunder Shaman
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Horizon Chimera
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20%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Lore Broker
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20%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mage
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Looter
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Howling Golem
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Sniper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Homunculus Horde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Blazing Crescendo
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Simic Charm
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Might of the Masses
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Collision // Colossus
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Decisive Denial
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Ram Through
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Fire
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Titan's Strength
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Hunter's Insight
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Groundswell
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Master's Rebuke
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Overprotect
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Biomass Mutation
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Joint Exploration
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Long River's Pull
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Eureka Moment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Colossal Might
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Echoing Courage
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Temur Charm
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Vision Skeins
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Infuriate
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Antagonize
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Royal Treatment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Defend the Rider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Resize
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Dynacharge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ranger's Guile
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Might of Oaks
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Roar of Challenge
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Overrun
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Thrash // Threat
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Skyscribing
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Phytoburst
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Wear Down
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fascination
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Scale Up
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Primal Might
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Assault Strobe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Tranquility
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Felling Blow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Game Plan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Ground Assault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Terramorph
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Journey of Discovery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Path
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Reminisce
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Hull Breach
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Far Wanderings
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Growth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Collective Defiance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
They Went This Way
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Step Between Worlds
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-40%synergy
Nissa's Expedition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Savage Smash
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Compelling Argument
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Broken Bond
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Role Reversal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Gravitic Punch
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Act of Treason
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Hand of Vecna
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Sundial
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Valor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Pennon Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Hedron Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sticky Fingers
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Season of Growth
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Snake Umbra
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Combat Research
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Wild Growth
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Shared Animosity
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Opposition
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Raid Bombardment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Frogify
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Anthem
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Bravado
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Phasing of Zhalfir
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Boar Umbra
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Wild Defiance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Strength
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Cindervines
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Growth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rune of Speed
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Growth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Airtight Alibi
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Bestial Fury
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Strength
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Petroglyphs
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shielding Plax
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Domination
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Fecundity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-46%synergy
Sol Ring
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-56%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Moss Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Temur Banner
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Star Compass
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Simic Guildgate
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Abandon
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-29%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Thornwood Falls
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Overflowing Basin
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Highlands
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Bluff
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Thriving Grove
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-28%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-24%synergy
Conduit Pylons
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-27%synergy
Captivating Cave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-32%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-30%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy