Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Upgraded Group Hug

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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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Strength of Will
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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Howling Mine
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67%synergy
Impact Tremors
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65%synergy
Windfall
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Denial
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55%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
51%synergy
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50%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
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49%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
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48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion62 decks80 decks
47%synergy
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Farseek
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Shared Animosity
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Molten Psyche
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
11%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
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Magus of the Wheel
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
The Locust God
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Junk Winder
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Archivist
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Vitality
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23%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Agate Instigator
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Humble Defector
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Veteran Explorer
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Dakra Mystic
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Anger
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Vision Skeins
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Wheel and Deal
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Long River's Pull
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Dream Fracture
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Words of Wisdom
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Giant Growth
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Invigorate
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Overprotect
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Shore Up
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Might of the Masses
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Growth
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Become Immense
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fog
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Echo of Eons
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Collective Voyage
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Time Reversal
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Fascination
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Flux
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Explore
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Whelming Wave
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Game Plan
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Hull Breach
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Folio of Fancies
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Temple Bell
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Horn of Greed
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Fevered Visions
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Mana Flare
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Burgeoning
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Fecundity
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Standstill
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Vicious Shadows
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-23%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion72 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion64 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion78 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion78 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion77 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion53 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Stomping Ground
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Ketria Triome
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Spire Garden
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Taiga
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy