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

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Trio
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impact Tremors
72%inclusion88 decks122 decks
65%synergy
Howling Mine
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
63%synergy
Windfall
68%inclusion83 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Denial
70%inclusion86 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion99 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Shared Animosity
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Forced Fruition
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
39%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Vitality
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Junk Winder
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Agate Instigator
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Jace's Archivist
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Humble Defector
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Coiling Oracle
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Vision Skeins
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Wheel and Deal
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Words of Wisdom
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Invigorate
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Giant Growth
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Defense
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Might of the Masses
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Colossal Growth
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Become Immense
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Rage
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Peerless Recycling
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Groundswell
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Get a Leg Up
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Change
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Molten Psyche
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Prosperity
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Minds Aglow
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Reforge the Soul
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Echo of Eons
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Time Reversal
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Commit // Memory
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Wear Down
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Collective Voyage
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Overrun
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Whelming Wave
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Flux
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Temple Bell
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Horn of Greed
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Folio of Fancies
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Fevered Visions
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Fecundity
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mass Hysteria
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Standstill
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Season of Growth
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion106 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion118 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion118 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Ketria Triome
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
4%synergy