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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Skyscribing
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Fascination
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Biomass Mutation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Humble Defector
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Dream Fracture
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Lore Broker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
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Growth Spiral
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Game Plan
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Temur Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Collective Defiance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Forced Fruition
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Coiling Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Dragon Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Looter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dakra Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ruin Grinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glademuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Viseling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Empath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Scrabbler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Ranger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sunder Shaman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nullmage Shepherd
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Giant Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Blossoming Defense
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Titanic Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Harrow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Perplexing Test
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Get a Leg Up
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Gaea's Gift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Become Immense
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Filter Out
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Brute Force
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Simic Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Words of Wisdom
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Colossal Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Genius
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Collision // Colossus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ram Through
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cancel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Invigorate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Collective Resistance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Overprotect
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fully Grown
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Groundswell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Artifact Mutation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Might of the Masses
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Surprise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clear Shot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eureka Moment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Careful Consideration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Commit // Memory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Minds Aglow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Roar of Challenge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Whelming Wave
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chain Reaction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Scale Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Role Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Burning Inquiry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Laquatus's Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Over the Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hull Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thrash // Threat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Edge of Autumn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fade from History
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Compelling Argument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Molten Psyche
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Gale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urban Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Armillary Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Culling Dais
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Font of Mythos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seer's Sundial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Season of Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Snake Umbra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shared Animosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Opposition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Combat Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fecundity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rage Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Raid Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Makeshift Munitions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frogify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Anthem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nerd Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alpha Authority
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Induced Amnesia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Font of Fertility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cindervines
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Levitation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rancor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Epic Proportions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Primordium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Weaponize the Monsters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Gruul Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Moss Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prophetic Prism
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Myriad Landscape
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Abandon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Overflowing Basin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Thriving Bluff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thriving Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy