Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Tokens

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mathemagics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Windfall
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Winds of Change
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Impact Tremors
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Shared Animosity
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Time Spiral
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Echo of Eons
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Denial
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Three Visits
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Agate Instigator
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Molten Psyche
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Vitality
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Jace's Archivist
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Cobra
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Courage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ouroboroid
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Snake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Magnus the Red
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Broodmother
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Wheel and Deal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Mirrorform
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Second Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Invigorate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Get a Leg Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Simic Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Become Immense
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Titanic Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Brute Force
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Overprotect
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Time Reversal
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Wear Down
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Minds Aglow
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Day's Undoing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Game Plan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Diminishing Returns
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Flash Photography
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Coat of Arms
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Horn of Greed
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Folio of Fancies
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rimefire Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Parallel Lives
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Burgeoning
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fevered Visions
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Earthcraft
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Resistance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Standstill
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Raid Bombardment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Steely Resolve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Epic Struggle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Vicious Shadows
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fecundity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Ketria Triome
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Island
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Taiga
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Island
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy