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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Price tag $1.36

Legendary CreatureSnake Leviathan

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 45% Tokens 13% Group Hug 7% Snakes 5% Card Draw 5% 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

#90 Current Rank
#91 Last Week
#64 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.

Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+7% Synergy $6.03
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+2% Synergy $5.82
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+2% Synergy $0.48
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy $1.52
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $16.81

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 $1.86
Windfall Windfall
+52% Synergy $4.14
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+42% Synergy $2.77
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+40% Synergy $0.92
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+39% Synergy $6.26
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+38% Synergy $0.81
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+38% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+38% Synergy $1.93
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+37% Synergy $1.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+36% Synergy $3.28

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $4.36
The Locust God The Locust God
+36% Synergy $8.09
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+19% Synergy $0.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.58
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.60
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.60
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $33.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.86
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1069.36
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $45.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $14.79
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $62.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $42.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $53.63
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.12

Creatures

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

Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+34% Synergy $21.20
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+34% Synergy $8.39
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.48
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+31% Synergy $8.30
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+30% Synergy $9.15
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+28% Synergy $0.18
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+26% Synergy $1.33
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+25% Synergy $7.84
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+25% Synergy $5.16
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+24% Synergy $8.07
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.10
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+24% Synergy $2.07
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $1.01
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+22% Synergy $0.34
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+21% Synergy $4.80
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+18% Synergy $8.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.23
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+17% Synergy $0.15
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+17% Synergy $4.42
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+17% Synergy $3.31
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+16% Synergy $12.87
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+15% Synergy $1.93
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+13% Synergy $0.13
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+12% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+12% Synergy $0.23
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+12% Synergy $1.00
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $21.40
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+11% Synergy $0.41
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+11% Synergy $0.10
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+11% Synergy $0.16
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+11% Synergy $0.13
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+11% Synergy $1.24
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+9% Synergy $0.18
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+9% Synergy $0.18
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+8% Synergy $0.97
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+8% Synergy $0.11
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+8% Synergy $0.31
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+8% Synergy $0.52
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.11
Deeproot Wayfinder Deeproot Wayfinder
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+8% Synergy $0.11
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $6.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.62
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-1% Synergy $0.87
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $12.95
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $18.65
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.29

Instants

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

Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+26% Synergy $0.13
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $1.53
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+26% Synergy $0.57
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.06
Invigorate Invigorate
+24% Synergy $0.30
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+23% Synergy $0.17
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+22% Synergy $0.17
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+22% Synergy $13.33
Shore Up Shore Up
+21% Synergy $0.10
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $2.60
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+20% Synergy $1.27
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+20% Synergy $1.00
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+20% Synergy $0.93
Become Immense Become Immense
+20% Synergy $0.18
Brute Force Brute Force
+20% Synergy $0.25
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+18% Synergy $0.06
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+18% Synergy $0.12
Groundswell Groundswell
+18% Synergy $0.37
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+17% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.24
Overprotect Overprotect
+15% Synergy $1.83
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+15% Synergy $0.25
Colossal Growth Colossal Growth
+15% Synergy $0.04
Collision // Colossus Collision // Colossus
+15% Synergy $0.09
Get a Leg Up Get a Leg Up
+13% Synergy $0.06
Ram Through Ram Through
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+12% Synergy $2.29
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+12% Synergy $0.18
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+11% Synergy $0.20
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+11% Synergy $0.65
Fully Grown Fully Grown
+11% Synergy $0.08
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+10% Synergy $0.29
Might of the Masses Might of the Masses
+10% Synergy $0.06
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+10% Synergy $0.14
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+9% Synergy $0.26
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.14
Bite Down Bite Down
+9% Synergy $0.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $11.33
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+8% Synergy $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.29
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.40
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.28
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.47
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.65
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $62.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

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

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+35% Synergy $4.43
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+31% Synergy $4.47
Prosperity Prosperity
+25% Synergy $4.08
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+24% Synergy $3.31
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+21% Synergy $12.94
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.14
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $0.73
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $1719.97
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+11% Synergy $2.65
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+11% Synergy $0.12
Khorvath's Fury Khorvath's Fury
+9% Synergy $1.90
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.12
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+9% Synergy $0.52
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fascination Fascination
+8% Synergy $0.20
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+8% Synergy $0.20
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.18
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $5.76
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+7% Synergy $0.13
Game Plan Game Plan
+7% Synergy $0.69
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.60
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $0.57
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $15.45
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.39
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.28
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+5% Synergy $93.15
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+5% Synergy $1.04
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $5.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.24
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $7.89
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.79
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $10.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.93
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.42
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $36.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+34% Synergy $11.40
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+21% Synergy $14.18
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+17% Synergy $1.22
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.15
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+15% Synergy $5.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $12.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.38
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $50.76
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+9% Synergy $0.44
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $8.03
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $15.62
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $21.61
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.11
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+7% Synergy $6.10
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $5.12
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $9.37
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $4.47

Enchantments

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

Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+30% Synergy $4.96
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+30% Synergy $0.63
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+30% Synergy $2.87
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+28% Synergy $3.35
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+27% Synergy $0.59
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+19% Synergy $1.56
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+16% Synergy $0.25
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+14% Synergy $0.97
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+12% Synergy $25.75
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+12% Synergy $1.66
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $0.95
Combat Research Combat Research
+10% Synergy $0.45
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+10% Synergy $0.28
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $5.05
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $32.70
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.10
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $3.16
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $1.46
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $3.14
Fecundity Fecundity
+5% Synergy $0.70
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+5% Synergy $1.91
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.59
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $1.19
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.43
Opposition Opposition
+5% Synergy $0.72
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.64
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $31.84
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.23
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+3% Synergy $0.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.30
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $28.37
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.92
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $13.17
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-4% Synergy $4.26

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+12% Synergy $1.88
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+5% Synergy $2.43
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+26% Synergy $5.98
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy $0.64
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+13% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $24.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $2.91
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $14.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $12.91
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $6.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.40
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+40% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $5.11
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $6.32
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-2% Synergy $2.52
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.09
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+8% Synergy $0.08
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.47
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.15
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.55
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $7.14
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $11.91
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $4.97
Game Trail Game Trail
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.15
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-2% Synergy $0.21
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $15.15
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $0.73
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.25
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.93
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-4% Synergy $14.06
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-5% Synergy $0.26
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-5% Synergy $0.34
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $7.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $8.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $25.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $26.93
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $10.03
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-8% Synergy $2.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $15.87
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.13

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