Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Group Hug

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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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Krang, the All-Powerful
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
2.6%inclusion4 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
62%inclusion322 decks516 decks
59%synergy
Impact Tremors
64%inclusion330 decks516 decks
57%synergy
Windfall
62%inclusion322 decks516 decks
53%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
52%inclusion269 decks516 decks
50%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
51%inclusion263 decks516 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion320 decks516 decks
46%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
48%inclusion249 decks516 decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion202 decks443 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion367 decks516 decks
41%synergy
Forced Fruition
43%inclusion220 decks516 decks
40%synergy
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Cultivate
59%inclusion304 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion268 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion236 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion221 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion219 decks516 decks
39%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion218 decks516 decks
39%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion215 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
41%inclusion210 decks516 decks
37%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
40%inclusion206 decks516 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion205 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion115 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
-11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.6%inclusion34 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.0%inclusion31 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Witty Roastmaster
37%inclusion189 decks516 decks
34%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
34%inclusion178 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion176 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
33%inclusion168 decks516 decks
30%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion149 decks463 decks
30%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
32%inclusion166 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
31%inclusion153 decks497 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Vitality
30%inclusion136 decks455 decks
22%synergy
Junk Winder
30%inclusion154 decks516 decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion154 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion140 decks516 decks
-7%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
27%inclusion139 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
27%inclusion137 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
25%inclusion121 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion125 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Humble Defector
23%inclusion121 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
23%inclusion118 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
22%inclusion116 decks516 decks
21%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
20%inclusion104 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
19%inclusion100 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion96 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
18%inclusion95 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion91 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion54 decks313 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion87 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
15%inclusion75 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Veteran Explorer
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Howling Golem
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Dakra Mystic
8.1%inclusion42 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Lore Broker
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
-9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion200 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Vision Skeins
38%inclusion196 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion192 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion175 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion157 decks516 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion145 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion145 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion129 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion125 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Long River's Pull
23%inclusion113 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion119 decks516 decks
22%synergy
Wheel and Deal
20%inclusion104 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Words of Wisdom
19%inclusion97 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion97 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion95 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Giant Growth
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Invigorate
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion93 decks516 decks
16%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
17%inclusion86 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion85 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion82 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion81 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion77 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion76 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Get a Leg Up
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion68 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Might of the Masses
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Brute Force
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion61 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Become Immense
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Groundswell
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Titanic Growth
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Titan's Strength
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Growth
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Temur Charm
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Fog
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.3%inclusion43 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
8.1%inclusion40 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.6%inclusion38 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Bulk Up
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Prosperity
37%inclusion191 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Winds of Change
37%inclusion189 decks516 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion180 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Minds Aglow
34%inclusion178 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Molten Psyche
30%inclusion155 decks516 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion144 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion125 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
22%inclusion113 decks516 decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
21%inclusion109 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Echo of Eons
21%inclusion108 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Time Reversal
18%inclusion93 decks516 decks
17%synergy
Fascination
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Collective Voyage
14%inclusion74 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Skyscribing
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion48 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Overrun
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.2%inclusion37 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
6.8%inclusion35 decks516 decks
6%synergy
New Frontiers
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion27 decks500 decks
1%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.2%inclusion26 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
38%inclusion195 decks516 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion184 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion180 decks516 decks
31%synergy
Font of Mythos
34%inclusion176 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Temple Bell
31%inclusion158 decks516 decks
29%synergy
Folio of Fancies
29%inclusion148 decks516 decks
27%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
21%inclusion110 decks516 decks
19%synergy
Horn of Greed
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion79 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
12%inclusion63 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.5%inclusion49 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.4%inclusion38 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
39%inclusion201 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
38%inclusion197 decks516 decks
33%synergy
Fevered Visions
32%inclusion164 decks516 decks
30%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
28%inclusion144 decks516 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion77 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion75 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion67 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion64 decks516 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion21 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Fecundity
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
11%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion58 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Season of Growth
10%inclusion50 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion40 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.6%inclusion39 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Opposition
6.4%inclusion33 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.8%inclusion30 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
On the Trail
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
19%inclusion99 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion196 decks516 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion151 decks516 decks
27%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion123 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion123 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion86 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion65 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion41 decks379 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion30 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion47 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.2%inclusion27 decks516 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.0%inclusion26 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion421 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion375 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion274 decks516 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion154 decks516 decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion85 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion75 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion73 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion66 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion52 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion28 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion501 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion501 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion497 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion480 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion315 decks516 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion298 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion257 decks516 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion237 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion224 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion220 decks516 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion216 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion213 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion205 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion205 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion188 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion179 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion169 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion161 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion160 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion151 decks516 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
28%inclusion145 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion144 decks516 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion134 decks516 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion123 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion116 decks516 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion116 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion115 decks516 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion115 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion110 decks516 decks
-13%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion104 decks497 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion106 decks516 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
20%inclusion104 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion100 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion94 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion93 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion83 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion69 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion61 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion60 decks516 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion59 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion57 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion56 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion54 decks516 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion53 decks516 decks
-4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.7%inclusion45 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.5%inclusion44 decks516 decks
1%synergy