Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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
Flashback
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
94%inclusion257 decks272 decks
90%synergy
Windfall
97%inclusion263 decks272 decks
88%synergy
Winds of Change
90%inclusion244 decks272 decks
87%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
86%inclusion234 decks272 decks
82%synergy
Impact Tremors
85%inclusion231 decks272 decks
78%synergy
Skullclamp
77%inclusion209 decks272 decks
73%synergy
Echo of Eons
74%inclusion202 decks272 decks
72%synergy
Timetwister
69%inclusion188 decks272 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion193 decks272 decks
67%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
67%inclusion182 decks272 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion198 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion197 decks272 decks
54%synergy
Molten Psyche
65%inclusion178 decks272 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion172 decks272 decks
48%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
61%inclusion166 decks272 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion158 decks272 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion156 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Jace's Archivist
57%inclusion156 decks272 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion152 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Agate Instigator
56%inclusion130 decks234 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion201 decks272 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion190 decks272 decks
49%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
69%inclusion187 decks272 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion175 decks272 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion147 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion139 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion135 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion125 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
42%inclusion114 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion107 decks272 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
54%inclusion148 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Vitality
50%inclusion96 decks193 decks
42%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
49%inclusion133 decks272 decks
46%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
48%inclusion130 decks272 decks
46%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
42%inclusion113 decks272 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
41%inclusion111 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
40%inclusion110 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion110 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion79 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
34%inclusion92 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
31%inclusion83 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
25%inclusion69 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion60 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion35 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Anger
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
1%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
56%inclusion151 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Wheel and Deal
53%inclusion145 decks272 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion129 decks272 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion116 decks272 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion109 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion83 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion80 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion79 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Chord of Calling
29%inclusion79 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion79 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion68 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion66 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion50 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion45 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Battle Hymn
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion24 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-16%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.2%inclusion17 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
-7%synergy
Dream Fracture
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
Second Harvest
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
54%inclusion147 decks272 decks
52%synergy
Time Spiral
50%inclusion135 decks272 decks
49%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion126 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion124 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion112 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Time Reversal
41%inclusion112 decks272 decks
40%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion89 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion70 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion70 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion68 decks272 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
-9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
19%inclusion52 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion44 decks272 decks
-15%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion44 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Minds Aglow
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Day's Undoing
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
-21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion35 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fate
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Natural Order
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion136 decks272 decks
49%synergy
Howling Mine
37%inclusion100 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion69 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion68 decks272 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion62 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion128 decks272 decks
35%synergy
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion112 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Parallel Lives
37%inclusion101 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
35%inclusion96 decks272 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion85 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Forced Fruition
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Earthcraft
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion38 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Steely Resolve
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion189 decks272 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion163 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion142 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
39%inclusion92 decks236 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion90 decks272 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion86 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion62 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion46 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion254 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion227 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
39%inclusion105 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion97 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion93 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion88 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion86 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion74 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
18%inclusion50 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion259 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion248 decks272 decks
44%synergy
Breeding Pool
91%inclusion248 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion247 decks272 decks
47%synergy
Tropical Island
85%inclusion232 decks272 decks
70%synergy
Volcanic Island
85%inclusion231 decks272 decks
70%synergy
Taiga
84%inclusion228 decks272 decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion228 decks272 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion226 decks272 decks
50%synergy
Island
81%inclusion220 decks272 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
79%inclusion215 decks272 decks
44%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion211 decks272 decks
-17%synergy
Mountain
76%inclusion208 decks272 decks
-16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion177 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Ketria Triome
64%inclusion173 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion172 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
58%inclusion159 decks272 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion138 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion137 decks272 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion128 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion107 decks272 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion105 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion99 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion92 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion87 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion83 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion73 decks272 decks
-8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion66 decks272 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion65 decks272 decks
-17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion63 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion62 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
-18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
19%inclusion52 decks272 decks
-32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion45 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion35 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
6%synergy