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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Price tag $1.32

Legendary CreatureSnake Leviathan

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 39% Tokens 15% Group Hug 7% Card Draw 6% Snakes 5% Voltron 3% Burn 3% 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

#97 Current Rank
#88 Last Week
#66 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.

Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+7% Synergy $0.44
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+4% Synergy $1.23
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+3% Synergy $0.23
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+1% Synergy $5.66
Flashback Flashback
0% Synergy $4.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+60% Synergy $1.97
Windfall Windfall
+53% Synergy $4.79
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+43% Synergy $3.80
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+41% Synergy $1.13
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+40% Synergy $5.39
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+39% Synergy $5.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+39% Synergy $1.30
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+39% Synergy $3.29
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+38% Synergy $0.65
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+37% Synergy $4.49

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $5.71
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+34% Synergy $26.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.85
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $1.17
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+14% Synergy $2.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.38
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.47
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $31.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.27
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1374.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $56.28
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $69.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $67.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $41.65
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.79

Creatures

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

The Locust God The Locust God
+36% Synergy $9.25
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+35% Synergy $8.64
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $1.85
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+32% Synergy $7.66
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+30% Synergy $0.27
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+30% Synergy $6.17
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+27% Synergy $1.28
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+26% Synergy $8.01
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+26% Synergy $5.48
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+25% Synergy $10.54
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.17
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+24% Synergy $1.96
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $0.68
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+22% Synergy $0.41
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+21% Synergy $5.01
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.36
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+18% Synergy $5.41
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $20.53
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+17% Synergy $4.73
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+16% Synergy $0.12
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+16% Synergy $6.35
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+16% Synergy $1.01
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+12% Synergy $0.09
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.40
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+12% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $11.20
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+11% Synergy $0.33
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+11% Synergy $0.48
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+11% Synergy $0.20
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+11% Synergy $0.21
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+10% Synergy $1.20
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+9% Synergy $0.34
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+8% Synergy $1.84
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+8% Synergy $0.38
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+8% Synergy $0.17
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+8% Synergy $1.59
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+8% Synergy $0.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $7.17
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+7% Synergy $0.52
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+7% Synergy $0.21
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+6% Synergy $1.82
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $13.64
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-1% Synergy $0.95
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $24.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+26% Synergy $0.24
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+26% Synergy $0.62
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+25% Synergy $0.51
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.23
Invigorate Invigorate
+23% Synergy $0.33
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+23% Synergy $14.53
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+22% Synergy $0.27
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+21% Synergy $0.18
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+20% Synergy $0.95
Shore Up Shore Up
+20% Synergy $0.20
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+19% Synergy $4.20
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+19% Synergy $0.74
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+19% Synergy $1.33
Brute Force Brute Force
+19% Synergy $0.17
Become Immense Become Immense
+18% Synergy $0.20
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+18% Synergy $0.13
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+17% Synergy $0.11
Groundswell Groundswell
+17% Synergy $0.40
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.20
Overprotect Overprotect
+15% Synergy $0.67
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+15% Synergy $0.35
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+15% Synergy $0.28
Collision // Colossus Collision // Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.30
Colossal Growth Colossal Growth
+14% Synergy $0.07
Get a Leg Up Get a Leg Up
+13% Synergy $0.08
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+11% Synergy $1.32
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+11% Synergy $4.40
Ram Through Ram Through
+11% Synergy $0.42
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+11% Synergy $0.69
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+11% Synergy $0.25
Might of the Masses Might of the Masses
+11% Synergy $0.14
Fully Grown Fully Grown
+10% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $13.64
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+9% Synergy $0.30
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.10
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+8% Synergy $0.33
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+8% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.73
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+7% Synergy $0.31
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.44
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.33
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.28
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $6.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.04
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $1.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $68.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+31% Synergy $4.57
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+25% Synergy $4.54
Prosperity Prosperity
+25% Synergy $7.52
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+21% Synergy $14.93
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.30
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $0.97
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+12% Synergy $2063.83
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+11% Synergy $2.63
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+10% Synergy $0.12
Khorvath's Fury Khorvath's Fury
+9% Synergy $2.38
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.29
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+8% Synergy $0.33
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+8% Synergy $0.53
Fascination Fascination
+8% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $7.29
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.26
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+7% Synergy $0.38
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.95
Game Plan Game Plan
+7% Synergy $0.79
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+7% Synergy $0.18
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $0.51
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $14.09
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.78
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.36
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+5% Synergy $96.32
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+5% Synergy $1.31
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $3.04
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.39
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.69
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.45
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.00
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.82
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.08
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.65
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $47.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+35% Synergy $13.82
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+21% Synergy $16.26
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.21
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+16% Synergy $1.67
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+16% Synergy $5.47
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $15.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.57
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $54.75
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $5.25
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+8% Synergy $0.52
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $17.17
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $19.52
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.24
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+7% Synergy $6.90
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.60
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $10.67
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $3.46

Enchantments

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

Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+32% Synergy $5.92
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+32% Synergy $5.28
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+31% Synergy $0.34
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+28% Synergy $3.99
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+28% Synergy $0.51
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+19% Synergy $2.02
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+15% Synergy $0.28
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+13% Synergy $39.39
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $3.88
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+12% Synergy $1.19
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+9% Synergy $6.19
Combat Research Combat Research
+9% Synergy $0.44
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+8% Synergy $35.23
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $7.52
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.18
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.81
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $3.72
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $3.74
Fecundity Fecundity
+5% Synergy $0.98
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+5% Synergy $1.90
Opposition Opposition
+5% Synergy $0.75
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.77
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $31.81
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.42
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.52
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.39
Exploration Exploration
-1% Synergy $32.17
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.56
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-3% Synergy $2.66
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $12.72

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+12% Synergy $1.75
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+5% Synergy $2.17
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+37% Synergy $2.51
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+26% Synergy $4.82
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy $1.09
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $25.10
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+12% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $0.31
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $16.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $7.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.34
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+40% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $5.28
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.42
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $1.92
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-2% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+7% Synergy $0.29
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.13
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $8.10
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $13.96
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.44
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.32
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.30
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $2.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-1% Synergy $0.53
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.36
Game Trail Game Trail
-1% Synergy $0.27
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-2% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.34
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $9.12
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-3% Synergy $16.57
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $11.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-5% Synergy $7.89
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-5% Synergy $0.33
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-5% Synergy $0.46
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $11.75
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $32.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $34.87
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $16.39
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-8% Synergy $2.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.28

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