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

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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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Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Selfless Safewright
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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Impact Tremors
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Howling Mine
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Windfall
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Denial
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
49%synergy
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Farseek
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Shared Animosity
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Forced Fruition
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Purphoros, God of the Forge
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Vitality
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Junk Winder
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Archivist
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Agate Instigator
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Humble Defector
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Vision Skeins
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Long River's Pull
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Wheel and Deal
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Words of Wisdom
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Invigorate
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Giant Growth
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Might of the Masses
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Growth
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Become Immense
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Second Harvest
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Groundswell
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Get a Leg Up
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Change
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Molten Psyche
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Prosperity
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Reforge the Soul
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Echo of Eons
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Time Reversal
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Collective Voyage
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Fascination
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Whelming Wave
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Flux
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Font of Mythos
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Temple Bell
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Folio of Fancies
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Horn of Greed
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Fevered Visions
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Fecundity
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Standstill
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion104 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-2%synergy