Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Redirect Lightning
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-4%synergy
Great Divide Guide
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0%synergy
Shared Roots
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
0%synergy
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Windfall
88%inclusion376 decks429 decks
78%synergy
Impact Tremors
80%inclusion342 decks429 decks
73%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
73%inclusion315 decks429 decks
69%synergy
Winds of Change
71%inclusion304 decks429 decks
68%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion301 decks429 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion283 decks429 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
59%inclusion255 decks429 decks
57%synergy
Echo of Eons
55%inclusion236 decks429 decks
53%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
57%inclusion243 decks429 decks
52%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion231 decks429 decks
51%synergy
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Arcane Denial
66%inclusion283 decks429 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion272 decks429 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion258 decks429 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion233 decks429 decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion230 decks429 decks
27%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion220 decks429 decks
49%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion210 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion209 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion204 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Agate Instigator
47%inclusion200 decks429 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion275 decks429 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion247 decks429 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion186 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion182 decks429 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion177 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion141 decks429 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion135 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion120 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion111 decks429 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion90 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion196 decks426 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Vitality
46%inclusion196 decks428 decks
38%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
42%inclusion180 decks429 decks
40%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion179 decks429 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion179 decks429 decks
39%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
40%inclusion172 decks429 decks
37%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
37%inclusion157 decks428 decks
35%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
35%inclusion152 decks429 decks
33%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion146 decks429 decks
30%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion140 decks429 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion129 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion112 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion110 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion110 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion98 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion87 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion80 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion78 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion77 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion74 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion65 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion54 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
13%inclusion54 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion54 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion53 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Courage
8.9%inclusion38 decks428 decks
7%synergy
Tinder Wall
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Cobra
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Wheel and Deal
45%inclusion195 decks429 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion193 decks429 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion191 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion187 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion175 decks429 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion141 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion108 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion105 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion99 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Chord of Calling
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion81 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
18%inclusion76 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion74 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion67 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Vision Skeins
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
14%inclusion59 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion55 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion45 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Second Harvest
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Overprotect
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Invigorate
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Charm
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
45%inclusion194 decks429 decks
43%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion189 decks429 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion187 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion183 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion161 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
37%inclusion158 decks429 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion132 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion131 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion112 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
18%inclusion79 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion74 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
16%inclusion67 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Natural Order
6.5%inclusion28 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Game Plan
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion167 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion153 decks429 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion151 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion141 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Font of Mythos
21%inclusion91 decks429 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion45 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.9%inclusion25 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion198 decks429 decks
43%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion149 decks429 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion137 decks429 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
21%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion107 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
24%inclusion103 decks429 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion79 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion79 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion78 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Visions
17%inclusion71 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
17%inclusion71 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion62 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Earthcraft
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Mass Hysteria
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
-14%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.5%inclusion20 decks366 decks
-5%synergy
Curiosity
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion277 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion169 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion139 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion133 decks429 decks
27%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
31%inclusion133 decks429 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion101 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion99 decks429 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion79 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion71 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion24 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion45 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion402 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion363 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion191 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion121 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion110 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion100 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion81 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion73 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion73 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion58 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion410 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion402 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion397 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion393 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion329 decks429 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
76%inclusion326 decks429 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion321 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Ketria Triome
60%inclusion257 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion252 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion251 decks429 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion249 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion247 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion233 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion229 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion213 decks429 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion178 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion164 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion161 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion159 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion132 decks429 decks
-21%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion129 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion125 decks429 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion122 decks429 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion118 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion113 decks429 decks
-15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion99 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion91 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion77 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion77 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion75 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion73 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion65 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion61 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion61 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion56 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion53 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion53 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
1%synergy