Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized Tokens

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
Turbulent Wilderness
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
90%inclusion95 decks106 decks
81%synergy
Impact Tremors
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
78%synergy
Winds of Change
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
73%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Denial
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Echo of Eons
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Shared Animosity
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Jace's Archivist
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Reforge the Soul
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Vitality
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Agate Instigator
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
42%synergy
The Locust God
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Tinder Wall
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Essence Warden
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Wheel and Deal
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Dream Fracture
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Words of Wisdom
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Giant Growth
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Time Reversal
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Wear Down
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Fascination
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Howling Mine
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Memory Jar
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Parallel Lives
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Forced Fruition
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Parade
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Roar of Resistance
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Earthcraft
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Fervor
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Standstill
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion105 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Island
93%inclusion99 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion84 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
3%synergy