Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Timetwister
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
99%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
94%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Winds of Change
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Windfall
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
85%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Echo of Eons
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Impact Tremors
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Agate Instigator
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Vitality
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Delighted Halfling
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Three Visits
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Crop Rotation
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
22%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Tinder Wall
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Endurance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Wheel and Deal
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Chord of Calling
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Veil of Summer
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Noxious Revival
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Final Fortune
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Vision Skeins
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Tale's End
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Devastation
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Reforge the Soul
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Time Spiral
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Time Reversal
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Raise the Palisade
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Prosperity
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Day's Undoing
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Song of Totentanz
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Shared Animosity
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Exploration
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Earthcraft
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Parade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Burgeoning
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Opposition
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Fecundity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Woodland
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Taiga
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
76%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
76%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Island
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Mountain
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Spire Garden
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Ketria Triome
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-38%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
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