Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Optimized 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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Raphael, Tough Turtle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
99%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
96%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
95%synergy
Impact Tremors
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Winds of Change
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Windfall
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Echo of Eons
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Agate Instigator
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Mana Drain
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Vitality
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Three Visits
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Force of Will
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Bloom Tender
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Jace's Archivist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
The Locust God
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Junk Winder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Tinder Wall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Punk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Containment Construct
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Biophagus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Crop Rotation
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Beast Within
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Noxious Revival
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Wheel and Deal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Chord of Calling
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Intuition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Turn Aside
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tale's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Reforge the Soul
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Devastation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Time Spiral
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Time Reversal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Neoform
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Natural Order
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Raise the Palisade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Game Plan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hull Breach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Last Chance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-38%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prosperity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Altar of the Brood
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Rimefire Torque
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Howling Mine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winter Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Folio of Fancies
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Shared Animosity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Earthcraft
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Echoes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Steely Resolve
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Elven Chorus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
On the Trail
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Song of the Dryads
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Opposition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Shifting Woodland
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Spire Garden
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Training Center
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Ketria Triome
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy