Xyris, the Writhing Storm
$1.28
$1.28Legendary Creature — Snake Leviathan
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#118
Current Rank
#123
Last Week
#71
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Xyris, the Writhing Storm.
Are Marvel Commanders good? Nick Fury | Xyris | Crystal | Doctor Doom
Commander but if you take too long- YOU LOSE! ft Rhystic Buddies | GtG #27
Tannuk Popped Off.. | Felothar vs Xyris vs Errant and Giada vs Tannuk | #MTG
SNAKE TRAP! Jon Suarez UNLEASHES HORROR On The Group! | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay | EP 16
We let THE KINGDOM into our EDH Pod : BIG MISTAKE | The King's Table episode 5 MTG Gameplay
Game Grid Open Command Con! - Day 2 Morning
Nobody Survives Turbo Tiamat | 3 Fast cEDH Games
Can a Dog Crack the Stack?! | Yoshimaru, Xyris, Yorion, Magda | cEDH
CHAD FROM FROZEN SOUL AND TUCK FROM FIT FOR A KING PLAY cEDH - XYRIS vs TERRA vs OB vs ETALI
We Drew An Insane Amount of Cards! Xyris v Krenko v Master Multiplied v Animar | MTG Commander | EDH
More Xyris, the Writhing Storm VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks.
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards+3% Synergy
$0.34
The Astonishing Ant-Man+3% Synergy
$0.39
Loki, Lord of Misrule+2% Synergy
$52.77
Immortus, Master of Eternity+1% Synergy
$5.71
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+1% Synergy
$49.26
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Xyris, the Writhing Storm's abilities and overall game plan.
Impact Tremors+60% Synergy
$2.10
Windfall+55% Synergy
$4.91
Goblin Bombardment+43% Synergy
$2.46
Howling Mine+41% Synergy
$5.14
Magus of the Wheel+41% Synergy
$1.33
Scrawling Crawler+40% Synergy
$6.71
Shared Animosity+40% Synergy
$3.08
Arcane Denial+39% Synergy
$1.31
Winds of Change+39% Synergy
$5.80
Witty Roastmaster+37% Synergy
$1.65
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks.
Skullclamp+37% Synergy
$5.30
Purphoros, God of the Forge+35% Synergy
$30.56
Cryptolith Rite+34% Synergy
$14.44
Cultivate+21% Synergy
$0.37
Swiftfoot Boots+19% Synergy
$1.93
Kodama's Reach+17% Synergy
$1.42
Counterspell+14% Synergy
$3.77
Rampant Growth+9% Synergy
$0.58
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.47
Farseek+1% Synergy
$0.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Consecrated Sphinx+2% Synergy
$30.18
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$40.33
Mystical Tutor+1% Synergy
$15.83
Gaea's Cradle+0% Synergy
$1638.09
Fierce Guardianship+0% Synergy
$55.95
Force of Will+0% Synergy
$62.64
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$134.88
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$41.58
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$70.04
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
$27.38
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Xyris, the Writhing Storm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Jace's Archivist+35% Synergy
$9.30
The Locust God+35% Synergy
$8.52
Psychosis Crawler+34% Synergy
$1.63
Kami of the Crescent Moon+31% Synergy
$7.21
Molten Gatekeeper+31% Synergy
$0.31
Razorkin Needlehead+30% Synergy
$4.95
Enduring Vitality+27% Synergy
$15.80
Whirlpool Warrior+27% Synergy
$1.30
Agate Instigator+26% Synergy
$9.39
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters+25% Synergy
$8.41
Junk Winder+24% Synergy
$0.36
Edric, Spymaster of Trest+23% Synergy
$2.71
Chasm Skulker+23% Synergy
$0.69
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage+21% Synergy
$0.36
Seshiro the Anointed+20% Synergy
$4.63
Ohran Frostfang+18% Synergy
$5.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder+18% Synergy
$0.34
Craterhoof Behemoth+17% Synergy
$23.29
Heartwood Storyteller+16% Synergy
$4.29
Weftstalker Ardent+16% Synergy
$0.80
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest+15% Synergy
$14.31
Coiling Oracle+15% Synergy
$0.28
Curiosity Crafter+12% Synergy
$0.34
Trygon Predator+11% Synergy
$0.09
Dragon Mage+11% Synergy
$0.20
Faerie Mastermind+11% Synergy
$12.29
Lorescale Coatl+10% Synergy
$0.17
Zenith Chronicler+10% Synergy
$0.54
Cold-Eyed Selkie+10% Synergy
$0.38
Humble Defector+10% Synergy
$0.41
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse+9% Synergy
$0.25
Ohran Viper+8% Synergy
$1.31
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+8% Synergy
$0.13
Stormchaser Drake+8% Synergy
$0.28
Red Death, Shipwrecker+7% Synergy
$0.38
Laboratory Maniac+7% Synergy
$2.09
Mercurial Spelldancer+7% Synergy
$0.32
Geode Golem+7% Synergy
$0.32
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider+7% Synergy
$1.78
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion+6% Synergy
$0.52
Sunder Shaman+6% Synergy
$0.27
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+6% Synergy
$5.69
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.96
Llanowar Elves+2% Synergy
$0.32
Birds of Paradise+0% Synergy
$8.95
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$0.46
Hexing Squelcher0% Synergy
$19.08
Goblin Anarchomancer-1% Synergy
$0.89
Delighted Halfling-2% Synergy
$29.17
Eternal Witness-6% Synergy
$2.02
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xyris, the Writhing Storm safe.
Vision Skeins+26% Synergy
$0.72
Snakeskin Veil+25% Synergy
$0.28
Tyvar's Stand+24% Synergy
$0.67
Wheel and Deal+22% Synergy
$17.33
Invigorate+22% Synergy
$0.31
Giant Growth+22% Synergy
$0.24
Blossoming Defense+21% Synergy
$0.35
Temur Battle Rage+19% Synergy
$0.24
Simic Charm+19% Synergy
$5.42
Shore Up+19% Synergy
$0.25
Vines of Vastwood+18% Synergy
$1.16
Gaea's Gift+18% Synergy
$1.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+17% Synergy
$5.73
Brute Force+17% Synergy
$0.35
Become Immense+17% Synergy
$0.26
Dream Fracture+16% Synergy
$0.17
Negate+16% Synergy
$0.16
Titanic Growth+15% Synergy
$0.17
Groundswell+15% Synergy
$0.40
Long River's Pull+15% Synergy
$0.33
Overprotect+14% Synergy
$1.15
Titan's Strength+14% Synergy
$0.22
Growth Spiral+14% Synergy
$0.35
Collision // Colossus+12% Synergy
$0.30
Get a Leg Up+12% Synergy
$0.25
Colossal Growth+12% Synergy
$0.13
Might of the Masses+10% Synergy
$0.28
Words of Wisdom+10% Synergy
$0.69
Mutagenic Growth+10% Synergy
$2.39
Ram Through+9% Synergy
$0.47
Blazing Crescendo+9% Synergy
$0.22
Decisive Denial+9% Synergy
$0.28
Heroic Intervention+9% Synergy
$15.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse+8% Synergy
$3.14
Fully Grown+8% Synergy
$0.16
Biomass Mutation+8% Synergy
$0.23
Temur Charm+8% Synergy
$0.32
Commit // Memory+7% Synergy
$0.36
Pongify+7% Synergy
$1.79
Soul's Fire+7% Synergy
$0.28
Joint Exploration+6% Synergy
$0.34
Inscription of Abundance+6% Synergy
$0.67
Harrow+5% Synergy
$0.38
Swan Song+4% Synergy
$9.63
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.33
Mana Drain+2% Synergy
$57.36
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$1.45
Rapid Hybridization+2% Synergy
$1.06
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$67.34
Reality Shift-1% Synergy
$0.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Xyris, the Writhing Storm's game plan and control the board.
Molten Psyche+31% Synergy
$4.91
Reforge the Soul+26% Synergy
$6.96
Prosperity+25% Synergy
$9.38
Echo of Eons+22% Synergy
$12.91
Time Reversal+18% Synergy
$2.33
Minds Aglow+17% Synergy
$1.17
Wheel of Fortune+13% Synergy
$2199.31
Burning Inquiry+11% Synergy
$3.25
Armed // Dangerous+9% Synergy
$0.15
Khorvath's Fury+8% Synergy
$2.45
Overrun+8% Synergy
$0.34
Skyscribing+8% Synergy
$0.56
Fascination+7% Synergy
$0.30
Wheel of Misfortune+7% Synergy
$7.38
Wear Down+7% Synergy
$0.26
Wheel of Fate+6% Synergy
$3.95
Game Plan+6% Synergy
$0.60
Whelming Wave+6% Synergy
$1.17
Triumph of the Hordes+6% Synergy
$11.83
Roar of Challenge+5% Synergy
$0.26
Day's Undoing+5% Synergy
$1.52
Time Spiral+5% Synergy
$97.53
Tales of the Ancestors+4% Synergy
$0.31
Tempt with Discovery+3% Synergy
$3.13
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$1.02
Overwhelming Stampede+3% Synergy
$0.61
Nature's Lore+1% Synergy
$2.12
Decimate+1% Synergy
$0.33
Bala Ged Recovery+0% Synergy
$6.27
Three Visits+0% Synergy
$4.46
Gamble-1% Synergy
$17.23
Finale of Devastation-2% Synergy
$52.21
Skyshroud Claim-2% Synergy
$1.02
Explore-2% Synergy
$0.27
Blasphemous Act-2% Synergy
$0.76
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Teferi's Puzzle Box+35% Synergy
$17.05
Font of Mythos+21% Synergy
$15.40
Folio of Fancies+16% Synergy
$1.62
Combine Chrysalis+16% Synergy
$0.33
Temple Bell+15% Synergy
$6.28
Lightning Greaves+14% Synergy
$4.15
Ashnod's Altar+13% Synergy
$15.15
Phyrexian Altar+11% Synergy
$56.10
Horn of Greed+8% Synergy
$17.69
Coat of Arms+7% Synergy
$20.23
Banner of Kinship+7% Synergy
$7.89
Beamtown Beatstick+7% Synergy
$0.59
Eldrazi Monument+6% Synergy
$10.15
Goldvein Pick+6% Synergy
$0.31
Spellbook+6% Synergy
$4.68
Venser's Journal+5% Synergy
$9.08
Stoneforge Masterwork+5% Synergy
$3.73
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Xyris, the Writhing Storm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forced Fruition+32% Synergy
$7.47
Dictate of Kruphix+31% Synergy
$0.29
Beastmaster Ascension+29% Synergy
$5.22
Rites of Flourishing+28% Synergy
$0.65
Fevered Visions+18% Synergy
$1.81
Season of Growth+13% Synergy
$0.31
Parallel Lives+13% Synergy
$37.84
Roar of Resistance+13% Synergy
$1.85
Wizard Class+12% Synergy
$2.70
Snake Umbra+10% Synergy
$1.26
Springleaf Parade+9% Synergy
$9.48
Combat Research+8% Synergy
$0.73
Burgeoning+8% Synergy
$34.13
Sticky Fingers+7% Synergy
$0.26
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+6% Synergy
$8.80
Ominous Seas+6% Synergy
$1.18
Proft's Eidetic Memory+5% Synergy
$2.60
Fecundity+5% Synergy
$1.22
Teferi's Ageless Insight+5% Synergy
$5.05
Well of Ideas+5% Synergy
$2.24
Struggle for Project Purity+4% Synergy
$3.96
Doubling Season+4% Synergy
$34.21
Rising of the Day+3% Synergy
$1.01
Propaganda+3% Synergy
$2.26
Wild Growth0% Synergy
$0.55
Exploration0% Synergy
$31.32
Utopia Sprawl-1% Synergy
$1.89
Mystic Remora-2% Synergy
$12.59
Underworld Breach-2% Synergy
$11.15
Frostcliff Siege-2% Synergy
$2.40
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Xyris, the Writhing Storm to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace Beleren+11% Synergy
$2.07
Xenagos, the Reveler+5% Synergy
$1.82
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+3% Synergy
$9.14
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+36% Synergy
$4.25
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+25% Synergy
$7.01
Geier Reach Sanitarium+19% Synergy
$3.46
Three Tree City+14% Synergy
$26.77
Kessig Wolf Run+11% Synergy
$0.36
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.40
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+6% Synergy
$0.35
Evendo, Waking Haven+6% Synergy
$16.70
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-2% Synergy
$14.32
Mistrise Village-4% Synergy
$8.84
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$28.63
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$50.17
Mosswort Bridge-8% Synergy
$0.33
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+40% Synergy
$2.45
Decanter of Endless Water+22% Synergy
$4.45
Simic Signet+5% Synergy
$0.38
Patchwork Banner+5% Synergy
$1.93
Izzet Signet+5% Synergy
$0.40
Gruul Signet+3% Synergy
$0.44
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.43
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.29
Talisman of Curiosity+0% Synergy
$0.48
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
$0.86
Chromatic Lantern0% Synergy
$0.81
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.42
Talisman of Creativity-1% Synergy
$1.43
Talisman of Impulse-2% Synergy
$0.39
Lotus Petal-5% Synergy
$33.77
Lands
The mana base foundation for Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Simic Growth Chamber+7% Synergy
$0.35
Terramorphic Expanse+7% Synergy
$0.31
Izzet Boilerworks+7% Synergy
$0.37
Temple of Epiphany+6% Synergy
$0.27
Gruul Turf+6% Synergy
$0.31
Izzet Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.13
Simic Guildgate+5% Synergy
$0.13
Frontier Bivouac+5% Synergy
$0.36
Temple of Mystery+4% Synergy
$0.30
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
$0.28
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of Abandon+3% Synergy
$0.32
Island+2% Synergy
$0.08
Training Center+2% Synergy
$17.35
Yavimaya Coast+2% Synergy
$0.36
Rejuvenating Springs+1% Synergy
$3.85
Cascade Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.36
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.30
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.09
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.34
Sulfur Falls+0% Synergy
$0.26
Hinterland Harbor+0% Synergy
$0.31
Stormcarved Coast0% Synergy
$2.32
Vineglimmer Snarl0% Synergy
$0.31
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.35
Exotic Orchard0% Synergy
$0.27
Dreamroot Cascade0% Synergy
$0.93
Spire Garden0% Synergy
$2.20
Game Trail0% Synergy
$0.28
City of Brass-1% Synergy
$12.18
Mossfire Valley-1% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Confluence-1% Synergy
$32.22
Cinder Glade-1% Synergy
$0.30
Ketria Triome-1% Synergy
$17.74
Flooded Grove-2% Synergy
$0.31
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
Taiga-2% Synergy
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$1.04
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Steam Vents-2% Synergy
$11.45
Stomping Ground-4% Synergy
$6.72
Karplusan Forest-4% Synergy
$0.47
Rootbound Crag-4% Synergy
$0.29
Bountiful Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.28
Breeding Pool-4% Synergy
$9.59
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$40.14
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$38.22
Wooded Foothills-7% Synergy
$17.30
Rockfall Vale-7% Synergy
$2.80
Path of Ancestry-12% Synergy
$0.29
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The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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