Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Slash, Reptile Rampager
5.2%inclusion24 decks459 decks
5%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.1%inclusion7 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
1.2%inclusion4 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Planar Engineering
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
75%inclusion1.01K decks1.34K decks
68%synergy
Windfall
72%inclusion971 decks1.34K decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion731 decks1.34K decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
65%inclusion876 decks1.34K decks
50%synergy
Shared Animosity
49%inclusion662 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Howling Mine
49%inclusion661 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Winds of Change
48%inclusion647 decks1.34K decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
47%inclusion628 decks1.32K decks
45%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
47%inclusion630 decks1.34K decks
44%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
47%inclusion636 decks1.34K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
58%inclusion783 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion748 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion664 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion658 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion637 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
47%inclusion630 decks1.34K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion624 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion621 decks1.34K decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion616 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion609 decks1.34K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion349 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion256 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion183 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion141 decks1.34K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion133 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.2%inclusion110 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.0%inclusion80 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion79 decks1.34K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
44%inclusion592 decks1.34K decks
42%synergy
The Locust God
44%inclusion592 decks1.34K decks
41%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion587 decks1.34K decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion531 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
39%inclusion518 decks1.34K decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion504 decks1.33K decks
36%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion502 decks1.33K decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion506 decks1.34K decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion479 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
35%inclusion475 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion466 decks1.34K decks
27%synergy
Agate Instigator
33%inclusion439 decks1.33K decks
31%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
33%inclusion438 decks1.34K decks
31%synergy
Junk Winder
28%inclusion375 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
27%inclusion356 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
24%inclusion319 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
23%inclusion303 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
21%inclusion280 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion278 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion189 decks937 decks
18%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
20%inclusion267 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion254 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion243 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
18%inclusion238 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion215 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion194 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion178 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion159 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion157 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion143 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion139 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion138 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
10%inclusion135 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion133 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.5%inclusion127 decks1.34K decks
-7%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
9.5%inclusion127 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
9.5%inclusion127 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
8.9%inclusion119 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion115 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Enduring Courage
7.8%inclusion103 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.7%inclusion103 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Anger
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.5%inclusion100 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Cobra
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.0%inclusion36 decks517 decks
-2%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
6.9%inclusion93 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
6.8%inclusion91 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion589 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion527 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion454 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion436 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion397 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion384 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion374 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Wheel and Deal
28%inclusion371 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion363 decks1.34K decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion323 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion299 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion284 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion279 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion267 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion259 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
19%inclusion254 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Invigorate
19%inclusion249 decks1.34K decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion244 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion241 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion237 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion236 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Gift
17%inclusion234 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion231 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion231 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion212 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Giant Growth
15%inclusion206 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion206 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Might of the Masses
12%inclusion157 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion155 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Get a Leg Up
11%inclusion154 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion152 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Become Immense
11%inclusion149 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Groundswell
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion143 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion136 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion132 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Collision // Colossus
9.3%inclusion125 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Titanic Growth
9.3%inclusion124 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Titan's Strength
9.3%inclusion124 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
9.1%inclusion122 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.7%inclusion116 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.6%inclusion115 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
8.5%inclusion114 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Second Harvest
8.5%inclusion114 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.2%inclusion110 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
7.8%inclusion104 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion609 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion541 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Molten Psyche
40%inclusion535 decks1.34K decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion483 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion454 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
32%inclusion433 decks1.34K decks
30%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion391 decks1.34K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion377 decks1.34K decks
26%synergy
Time Reversal
23%inclusion312 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion266 decks1.34K decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion223 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion182 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion173 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
12%inclusion163 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion154 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion149 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion148 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion140 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.0%inclusion120 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Overrun
8.8%inclusion118 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Wear Down
8.8%inclusion117 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.7%inclusion117 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.1%inclusion108 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.9%inclusion106 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Skyscribing
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.9%inclusion92 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Fascination
6.6%inclusion88 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion88 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
6.0%inclusion80 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.4%inclusion72 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.0%inclusion67 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
25%inclusion335 decks1.34K decks
23%synergy
Temple Bell
19%inclusion252 decks1.34K decks
18%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
18%inclusion243 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion228 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion211 decks1.34K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion174 decks1.34K decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion136 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion128 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.8%inclusion117 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.2%inclusion110 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.7%inclusion76 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
37%inclusion490 decks1.34K decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
35%inclusion470 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion468 decks1.34K decks
33%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
33%inclusion441 decks1.34K decks
30%synergy
Fevered Visions
22%inclusion293 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
21%inclusion280 decks1.34K decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion201 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion193 decks1.34K decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion74 decks515 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion179 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion166 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion164 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion144 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion133 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Season of Growth
9.2%inclusion123 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion107 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.5%inclusion101 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion98 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.8%inclusion91 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.2%inclusion83 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
6.2%inclusion83 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.9%inclusion79 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Well of Ideas
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.34K decks
-15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion144 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.0%inclusion67 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion954 decks1.34K decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
31%inclusion422 decks1.34K decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion343 decks1.34K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion341 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion330 decks1.34K decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion274 decks1.34K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion219 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion192 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion160 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion163 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion113 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion132 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion82 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion76 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.34K decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion67 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.15K decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion1.07K decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion680 decks1.34K decks
41%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion312 decks1.34K decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion239 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion225 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion202 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion199 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion183 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion159 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion128 decks1.34K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion124 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.30K decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.30K decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion1.29K decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.27K decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion783 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion728 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
54%inclusion725 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
53%inclusion715 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion690 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
51%inclusion677 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion644 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion601 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion600 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion590 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion548 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion535 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion533 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion524 decks1.34K decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion465 decks1.34K decks
7%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion457 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion442 decks1.34K decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion435 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion432 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion389 decks1.34K decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion385 decks1.34K decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion356 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion299 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion263 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion255 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion250 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion241 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion227 decks1.34K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion226 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion220 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion215 decks1.34K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion212 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion211 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion175 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion175 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion173 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
12%inclusion157 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion152 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion149 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion148 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion147 decks1.34K decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion144 decks1.34K decks
6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion144 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion142 decks1.34K decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion140 decks1.34K decks
-4%synergy