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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Price tag $1.21

Legendary CreatureSnake Leviathan

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Temur

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 48% Tokens 12% Group Hug 6% Snakes 5% Card Draw 4% Voltron 3% Burn 2% Spellslinger 2% Group Slug 2% Aggro 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#93 Current Rank
#97 Last Week
#60 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Xyris, the Writhing Storm.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks.

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+2% Synergy $1.79
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
0% Synergy $0.60
Octopus Form Octopus Form
-10% Synergy $0.10
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-13% Synergy $0.14
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-14% Synergy $0.69

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Xyris, the Writhing Storm's abilities and overall game plan.

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+59% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
+51% Synergy $3.84
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+42% Synergy $2.83
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+40% Synergy $0.70
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+39% Synergy $6.14
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+39% Synergy $2.04
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+38% Synergy $1.58
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+37% Synergy $6.46
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+37% Synergy $0.73
The Locust God The Locust God
+36% Synergy $6.93

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $3.20
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+33% Synergy $18.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+19% Synergy $1.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.20
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.17
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.21
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.51
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $34.12
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1009.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.35
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $63.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $40.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $30.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.78
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $19.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Xyris, the Writhing Storm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+34% Synergy $7.25
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.41
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+31% Synergy $7.91
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $7.43
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+28% Synergy $0.20
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+26% Synergy $1.39
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+24% Synergy $6.18
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.08
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+24% Synergy $3.50
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+24% Synergy $0.64
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+23% Synergy $5.46
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $0.53
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+22% Synergy $0.26
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+21% Synergy $4.94
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+18% Synergy $5.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.22
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+17% Synergy $0.14
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+17% Synergy $3.81
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+17% Synergy $3.14
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+15% Synergy $12.26
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $1.65
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+13% Synergy $0.13
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+12% Synergy $0.23
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.89
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+12% Synergy $0.32
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $14.48
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+11% Synergy $0.09
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+11% Synergy $0.19
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+11% Synergy $0.09
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+11% Synergy $1.19
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+9% Synergy $0.17
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+9% Synergy $0.32
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+9% Synergy $0.18
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+9% Synergy $0.51
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+9% Synergy $0.10
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+8% Synergy $0.85
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.12
Deeproot Wayfinder Deeproot Wayfinder
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+8% Synergy $0.10
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+8% Synergy $0.14
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $5.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-1% Synergy $0.68
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $12.29
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $15.76
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xyris, the Writhing Storm safe.

Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+26% Synergy $0.10
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $0.89
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+26% Synergy $0.70
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.04
Invigorate Invigorate
+24% Synergy $0.30
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+23% Synergy $0.48
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+22% Synergy $13.22
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+21% Synergy $0.18
Shore Up Shore Up
+21% Synergy $0.06
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $2.75
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+20% Synergy $0.86
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+20% Synergy $1.13
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+20% Synergy $0.96
Become Immense Become Immense
+20% Synergy $0.16
Brute Force Brute Force
+20% Synergy $0.20
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+18% Synergy $0.10
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+18% Synergy $0.07
Groundswell Groundswell
+18% Synergy $0.36
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+17% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.25
Overprotect Overprotect
+16% Synergy $2.01
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+15% Synergy $0.16
Colossal Growth Colossal Growth
+15% Synergy $0.08
Collision // Colossus Collision // Colossus
+15% Synergy $0.12
Get a Leg Up Get a Leg Up
+13% Synergy $0.05
Ram Through Ram Through
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+12% Synergy $3.08
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+12% Synergy $0.13
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+12% Synergy $0.66
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+11% Synergy $0.18
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+11% Synergy $0.22
Fully Grown Fully Grown
+11% Synergy $0.07
Might of the Masses Might of the Masses
+10% Synergy $0.07
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+10% Synergy $0.09
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+9% Synergy $0.23
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.14
Bite Down Bite Down
+9% Synergy $0.05
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+8% Synergy $0.18
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $9.85
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.19
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.34
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.89
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.47
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.38
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.67
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $45.83
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $48.80
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Xyris, the Writhing Storm's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+34% Synergy $3.39
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+30% Synergy $3.57
Prosperity Prosperity
+25% Synergy $2.76
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+24% Synergy $3.21
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+20% Synergy $12.48
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.11
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $0.59
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $1499.99
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+11% Synergy $2.13
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+11% Synergy $0.14
Khorvath's Fury Khorvath's Fury
+9% Synergy $1.78
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.13
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+9% Synergy $0.15
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+9% Synergy $0.54
Fascination Fascination
+8% Synergy $0.18
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+8% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $4.67
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.12
Game Plan Game Plan
+7% Synergy $0.66
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.38
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $0.51
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $10.10
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.02
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.25
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+5% Synergy $93.47
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+5% Synergy $0.99
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $4.74
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.26
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $1.84
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.48
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $7.35
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $9.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.53
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.66
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $31.02

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+34% Synergy $10.05
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+20% Synergy $13.18
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+17% Synergy $1.10
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.16
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+15% Synergy $5.48
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $6.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.86
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $51.84
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+9% Synergy $0.40
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $6.25
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $15.19
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.08
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $18.29
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.13
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.85
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $9.34
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $3.62

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Xyris, the Writhing Storm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+30% Synergy $0.84
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+30% Synergy $2.60
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+28% Synergy $4.62
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+27% Synergy $0.79
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+27% Synergy $3.75
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+19% Synergy $1.26
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+16% Synergy $0.27
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+14% Synergy $1.03
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+13% Synergy $1.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.07
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+11% Synergy $22.45
Combat Research Combat Research
+10% Synergy $0.33
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+10% Synergy $0.16
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $3.39
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $34.70
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.21
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.76
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $1.20
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+6% Synergy $1.93
Fecundity Fecundity
+6% Synergy $0.61
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $3.12
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.45
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $0.45
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.35
Opposition Opposition
+5% Synergy $0.75
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.47
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $28.35
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.77
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+3% Synergy $0.80
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $26.92
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $9.06
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $11.38
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-4% Synergy $3.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Xyris, the Writhing Storm to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+12% Synergy $1.82
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+5% Synergy $1.69
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.02

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+35% Synergy $2.26
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+26% Synergy $5.11
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy $0.57
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+13% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+12% Synergy $20.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.37
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $3.47
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $13.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.20
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.12
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $5.75
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.17

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $3.41
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $5.85
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.11
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+8% Synergy $0.23
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.47
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.09
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.45
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
0% Synergy $0.14
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $5.11
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.21
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $10.95
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $4.05
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.14
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-2% Synergy $0.18
Game Trail Game Trail
-2% Synergy $0.18
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $13.04
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $0.58
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.69
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-4% Synergy $12.77
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-5% Synergy $0.42
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-5% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $16.93
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $5.78
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $24.38
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $7.80
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $25.18
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-8% Synergy $1.31
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $13.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.16

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