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Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Julia Maddalena
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
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Raphael's Technique
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
3%synergy
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Windfall
94%inclusion106 decks113 decks
85%synergy
Impact Tremors
90%inclusion102 decks113 decks
84%synergy
Winds of Change
83%inclusion94 decks113 decks
80%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
84%inclusion95 decks113 decks
80%synergy
Skullclamp
80%inclusion90 decks113 decks
76%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
72%inclusion81 decks113 decks
68%synergy
Echo of Eons
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
64%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
57%synergy
Arcane Denial
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
57%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion72 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Molten Psyche
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Jace's Archivist
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Reforge the Soul
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Agate Instigator
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion77 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
12%synergy
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Enduring Vitality
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Warden
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
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Wheel and Deal
54%inclusion61 decks113 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
48%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Time Reversal
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Time Spiral
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Game Plan
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Skyscribing
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Fascination
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Song of Totentanz
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Temple Bell
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Parade
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Parallel Lives
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Burgeoning
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Forced Fruition
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Roar of Resistance
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Doubling Season
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Standstill
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Steely Resolve
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion74 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion106 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion99 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion112 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion106 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion104 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion96 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion95 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion94 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion78 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Ketria Triome
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
-25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
2%synergy
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