Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized Wheels

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
Flashback
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
85%synergy
Impact Tremors
90%inclusion103 decks115 decks
83%synergy
Winds of Change
85%inclusion98 decks115 decks
82%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
82%inclusion94 decks115 decks
77%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion91 decks115 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
70%inclusion81 decks115 decks
67%synergy
Echo of Eons
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Jace's Archivist
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Arcane Denial
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Molten Psyche
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Reforge the Soul
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Agate Instigator
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion79 decks115 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Vitality
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Essence Warden
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Wheel and Deal
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Vision Skeins
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dream Fracture
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Overprotect
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Giant Growth
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Time Reversal
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Prosperity
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Natural Order
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Wear Down
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Skyscribing
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Song of Totentanz
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Howling Mine
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
48%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Burgeoning
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Parallel Lives
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Forced Fruition
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Roar of Resistance
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Standstill
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Steely Resolve
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Fervor
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion100 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion114 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion110 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion107 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Ketria Triome
69%inclusion79 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion79 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion74 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
-25%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
4%synergy