Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Xyris, the Writhing Storm
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Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Julia Maddalena
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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Windfall
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Skullclamp
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Impact Tremors
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Winds of Change
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Enduring Vitality
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Agate Instigator
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Echo of Eons
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Delighted Halfling
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Chord of Calling
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
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Rhystic Study
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Crop Rotation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
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Molten Gatekeeper
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Jace's Archivist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Eternal Witness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tinder Wall
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Locust God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Junk Winder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Icetill Explorer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Prowling Serpopard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
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Mana Drain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Wheel and Deal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Revival
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Giant Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dream Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blossoming Defense
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Invigorate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brute Force
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Words of Wisdom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Infuriate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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Nature's Lore
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Molten Psyche
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Reforge the Soul
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Time Reversal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Burning Inquiry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Prosperity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Time Spiral
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Neoform
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Day's Undoing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scale Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Natural Order
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Trespass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
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Shared Animosity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Burgeoning
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Forced Fruition
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Earthcraft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Island
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Forest
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Taiga
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Volcanic Island
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Ketria Triome
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
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