Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Naktamun Lorespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
96%synergy
Windfall
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
91%synergy
Timetwister
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Winds of Change
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Impact Tremors
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Echo of Eons
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Three Visits
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Shared Animosity
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Agate Instigator
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Vitality
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Natural Order
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Delighted Halfling
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
The Locust God
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Badgermole Cub
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Cobra
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cheering Crowd
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Wheel and Deal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fog
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blossoming Defense
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Defend the Rider
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Second Harvest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Invigorate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Last-Ditch Effort
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Get a Leg Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Time Spiral
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Time Reversal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Raise the Palisade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Burning Inquiry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Prosperity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Diminishing Returns
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Game Plan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Plunge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wear Down
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hull Breach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Minds Aglow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Incendiary Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flash Photography
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Coat of Arms
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Howling Mine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Memory Jar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rimefire Torque
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Beastmaster Ascension
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Parallel Lives
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Exploration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Burgeoning
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Forced Fruition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Steely Resolve
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Earthcraft
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mana Echoes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Epic Struggle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Standstill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fecundity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Three Tree City
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Island
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Ketria Triome
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Spire Garden
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Tropical Island
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Taiga
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Karplusan Forest
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy