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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Price tag $1.08

Legendary Creature — Snake Leviathan

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Temur

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

#96 Current Rank
#93 Last Week
#58 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.

Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+3% Synergy $0.26
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+2% Synergy $0.10
Blitzball Shot Blitzball Shot
+2% Synergy $0.06
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+2% Synergy $0.11
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+1% Synergy $0.40

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 $2.11
Windfall Windfall
+51% Synergy $3.86
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+42% Synergy $2.93
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+40% Synergy $0.60
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+40% Synergy $0.54
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+39% Synergy $4.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+38% Synergy $1.83
The Locust God The Locust God
+37% Synergy $5.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $5.02
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+35% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

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

Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+33% Synergy $25.07
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $1.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.38
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+13% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.25
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.96
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $977.12
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $33.47
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $50.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $45.01
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $12.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $40.74
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $56.98
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $8.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.35
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $8.34

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 $6.92
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+34% Synergy $3.49
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.38
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+32% Synergy $5.92
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+27% Synergy $0.22
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+27% Synergy $2.48
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+27% Synergy $1.36
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.14
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+24% Synergy $0.52
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+24% Synergy $1.00
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+23% Synergy $5.44
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+22% Synergy $2.77
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+22% Synergy $3.38
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+22% Synergy $9.76
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+18% Synergy $2.70
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+18% Synergy $4.48
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+18% Synergy $1.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.40
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+17% Synergy $0.08
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+13% Synergy $10.92
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+13% Synergy $0.21
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+13% Synergy $0.14
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+13% Synergy $0.33
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $10.06
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+12% Synergy $0.18
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+12% Synergy $0.14
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+12% Synergy $0.09
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+12% Synergy $0.11
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+11% Synergy $0.95
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+11% Synergy $1.43
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+10% Synergy $0.10
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+9% Synergy $0.17
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+9% Synergy $0.75
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+9% Synergy $0.33
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+9% Synergy $0.20
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+9% Synergy $0.15
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+8% Synergy $0.75
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+8% Synergy $0.22
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.15
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $3.42
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+7% Synergy $0.85
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-1% Synergy $0.59
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $9.10
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $12.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.07

Instants

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

Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+27% Synergy $1.20
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+24% Synergy $1.14
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+23% Synergy $0.11
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.09
Invigorate Invigorate
+23% Synergy $0.23
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+23% Synergy $12.27
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+21% Synergy $0.46
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+20% Synergy $0.21
Shore Up Shore Up
+20% Synergy $0.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+19% Synergy $1.84
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+19% Synergy $0.62
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+19% Synergy $3.50
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+19% Synergy $1.27
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+19% Synergy $0.08
Become Immense Become Immense
+19% Synergy $0.18
Brute Force Brute Force
+19% Synergy $0.19
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+18% Synergy $0.10
Groundswell Groundswell
+17% Synergy $0.24
Overprotect Overprotect
+16% Synergy $1.48
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+16% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+15% Synergy $0.24
Colossal Growth Colossal Growth
+14% Synergy $0.06
Collision // Colossus Collision // Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.11
Get a Leg Up Get a Leg Up
+13% Synergy $0.07
Ram Through Ram Through
+12% Synergy $0.44
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+12% Synergy $0.91
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+12% Synergy $3.34
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+12% Synergy $0.11
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fully Grown Fully Grown
+11% Synergy $0.09
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+11% Synergy $0.16
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+10% Synergy $0.25
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+9% Synergy $0.23
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+9% Synergy $0.12
Bite Down Bite Down
+9% Synergy $0.07
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+8% Synergy $0.19
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+8% Synergy $0.11
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $10.23
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.49
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.89
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.09
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $13.17
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.92
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $41.94
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

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

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+33% Synergy $9.24
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+31% Synergy $4.36
Prosperity Prosperity
+25% Synergy $2.69
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+24% Synergy $1.80
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+20% Synergy $15.69
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.12
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $0.65
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+12% Synergy $3.34
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+10% Synergy $1467.68
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+10% Synergy $0.18
Khorvath's Fury Khorvath's Fury
+10% Synergy $1.77
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+10% Synergy $0.65
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fascination Fascination
+9% Synergy $0.26
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.15
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $4.34
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+8% Synergy $0.23
Game Plan Game Plan
+8% Synergy $0.73
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.70
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+7% Synergy $0.18
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $13.18
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $2.80
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+6% Synergy $0.32
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.03
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+5% Synergy $1.06
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+5% Synergy $102.00
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $2.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.62
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.43
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.55
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
0% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.54
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $6.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.70
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.21
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $1.77
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $23.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $25.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+35% Synergy $8.77
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+20% Synergy $16.38
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+18% Synergy $1.01
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.10
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+16% Synergy $4.54
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $7.39
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $52.94
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+9% Synergy $0.29
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $4.09
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $15.62
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.14
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $16.70
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+7% Synergy $7.56
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.20
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $8.42
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $1.83
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+5% Synergy $4.81
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.27

Enchantments

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

Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+31% Synergy $0.91
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+28% Synergy $0.62
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+28% Synergy $2.35
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+27% Synergy $2.03
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+27% Synergy $4.99
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+21% Synergy $0.94
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+16% Synergy $0.26
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+15% Synergy $1.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.19
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.49
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $28.99
Combat Research Combat Research
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+10% Synergy $0.19
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $3.03
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $35.41
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.05
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+7% Synergy $4.40
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+7% Synergy $1.47
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $1.88
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+6% Synergy $1.84
Fecundity Fecundity
+6% Synergy $0.63
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.45
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $0.49
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.75
Opposition Opposition
+5% Synergy $0.60
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+4% Synergy $0.72
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+4% Synergy $1.49
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.21
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $25.66
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $0.72
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $22.00
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.48
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-5% Synergy $0.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.75

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+13% Synergy $1.52
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+6% Synergy $1.63
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.33

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+35% Synergy $1.98
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+27% Synergy $4.84
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+22% Synergy $1.17
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+12% Synergy $0.28
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $18.48
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $17.64
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $4.97
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy $1.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $1.81
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $3.99
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.95
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.16
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.19
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.08
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+8% Synergy $0.20
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.16
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.11
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy $0.39
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+2% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $1.10
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.68
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.56
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
0% Synergy $0.13
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $10.88
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.28
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-2% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $4.78
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $2.26
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $17.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $29.02
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $1.23
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.92
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-4% Synergy $0.75
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $10.39
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.89
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-5% Synergy $15.29
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $11.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $15.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $24.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-7% Synergy $1.46
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $18.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $23.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $11.92
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.18

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