Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Core Voltron

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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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Level Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vines of Vastwood
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Invigorate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Simic Charm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Gaea's Gift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Overprotect
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Brute Force
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Giant Growth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
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Kodama's Reach
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Three Visits
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blossoming Defense
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Impact Tremors
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Collective Resistance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Trygon Predator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Agate Instigator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Genemorph Imago
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Elder of Laurels
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Tender Wildguide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Howling Abomination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nullmage Shepherd
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emberheart Challenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Become Immense
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Siege Smash
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Groundswell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Collision // Colossus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Monstrous Rage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Titan's Strength
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shore Up
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Might of the Masses
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Royal Treatment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Colossal Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Colossal Might
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Decisive Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Defend the Rider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Fire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vision Skeins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Harrow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Twinferno
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Get a Leg Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Infuriate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Strength of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temur Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Molten Psyche
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Seize the Day
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Charge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Distortion Strike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Prosperity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Exponential Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shenanigans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seething Anger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Way
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assault Strobe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Challenge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Howling Mine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
O-Naginata
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leering Emblem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Season of Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Combat Research
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Snake Umbra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rancor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Super State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bear Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elven Chorus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wild Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overburden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Druids' Repository
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rockfall Vale
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy