Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget 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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Giant Growth
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
86%synergy
Shore Up
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
74%synergy
Brute Force
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
63%synergy
Titanic Growth
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Blossoming Defense
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Get a Leg Up
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Fully Grown
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Gaea's Gift
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Might of the Masses
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
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Rampant Growth
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Collision // Colossus
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Become Immense
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Bite Down
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Invigorate
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Colossal Growth
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Season of Growth
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Coiling Oracle
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Ohran Viper
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Geode Golem
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Trygon Predator
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Sunder Shaman
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Howling Golem
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Mage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Safewright
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Nightshade Dryad
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Sprite
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Dread Linnorm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Farhaven Elf
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Wood Elves
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Chimera
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lore Broker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Soul's Fire
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Titan's Strength
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Groundswell
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Master's Rebuke
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Eureka Moment
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Decisive Denial
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Ram Through
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Harrow
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Joint Exploration
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Simic Charm
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Hunter's Insight
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Overprotect
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Temur Charm
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Royal Treatment
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Long River's Pull
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Echoing Courage
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Dynacharge
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Ranger's Guile
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Return to Nature
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Infuriate
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bulk Up
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Colossal Might
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Might of Oaks
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Raze the Effigy
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Antagonize
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Defend the Rider
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Runeflare Trap
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Fog
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Thrash // Threat
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Roar of Challenge
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Spry and Mighty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-8%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Wear Down
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Overrun
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Phytoburst
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Far Wanderings
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Scale Up
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Bushwhack
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Tranquility
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Felling Blow
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Ground Assault
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Scale the Heights
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Terramorph
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Path
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Growth
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-41%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Time of Need
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Primal Might
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Compelling Argument
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Broken Bond
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Gravitic Punch
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Larger Than Life
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Assault Strobe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Act of Treason
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Fireball
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Vivien's Stampede
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Flux
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Beamtown Beatstick
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Goldvein Pick
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Rimefire Torque
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Heaped Harvest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Armillary Sphere
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hand of Vecna
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Javelin of Lightning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Valkas
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Seer's Sundial
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Valor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Pennon Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sticky Fingers
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Combat Research
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Wild Growth
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Snake Umbra
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Fertile Ground
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
War Effort
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Strength
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Communal Brewing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Plan
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Frogify
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Anthem
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Eel Umbra
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Bravado
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Phasing of Zhalfir
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Wild Defiance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Strength
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Crown of Fury
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Levitation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rune of Speed
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Wild Evocation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Roar of Resistance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Growth
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Airtight Alibi
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Bestial Fury
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Strength
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Petroglyphs
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Domination
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Removal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-55%synergy
Sol Ring
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-65%synergy
Moss Diamond
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Prophetic Prism
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Star Compass
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Bounty Board
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
-15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Simic Guildgate
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Game Trail
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-38%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Highlands
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Grove
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-23%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-27%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-31%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Night Market
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bleeding Woods
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lakeside Shack
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-26%synergy
Steam Vents
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-38%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy