Xyris, the Writhing Storm
$1.83
$1.83Legendary Creature — Snake Leviathan
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#115
Current Rank
#128
Last Week
#77
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.
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+4% Synergy
$11.59
Geist of Saint Thalia+1% Synergy
$1.99
Warg Tactics+0% Synergy
$0.16
Ravenhill Flock+0% Synergy
$0.22
Wizard's Staff+0% Synergy
$3.01
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Xyris, the Writhing Storm's abilities and overall game plan.
Impact Tremors+61% Synergy
$2.24
Windfall+56% Synergy
$5.18
Goblin Bombardment+44% Synergy
$3.60
Howling Mine+41% Synergy
$5.64
Magus of the Wheel+41% Synergy
$1.42
Scrawling Crawler+41% Synergy
$7.77
Shared Animosity+40% Synergy
$4.00
Winds of Change+40% Synergy
$4.93
Arcane Denial+39% Synergy
$2.10
Witty Roastmaster+38% Synergy
$1.50
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks.
Skullclamp+38% Synergy
$5.84
Purphoros, God of the Forge+36% Synergy
$30.30
Cryptolith Rite+35% Synergy
$14.27
Cultivate+20% Synergy
$0.39
Swiftfoot Boots+19% Synergy
$2.30
Kodama's Reach+17% Synergy
$1.98
Counterspell+14% Synergy
$3.52
Rampant Growth+9% Synergy
$0.64
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.72
Farseek+1% Synergy
$0.45
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Consecrated Sphinx+3% Synergy
$31.03
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$39.39
Mystical Tutor+1% Synergy
$17.61
Gaea's Cradle+1% Synergy
$1638.52
Fierce Guardianship+0% Synergy
$64.38
Force of Will+0% Synergy
$60.18
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$132.61
Jeska's Will-2% Synergy
$40.20
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$71.11
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
$31.71
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Xyris, the Writhing Storm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Jace's Archivist+36% Synergy
$8.15
The Locust God+36% Synergy
$7.77
Psychosis Crawler+35% Synergy
$2.62
Molten Gatekeeper+32% Synergy
$0.28
Kami of the Crescent Moon+32% Synergy
$8.26
Razorkin Needlehead+31% Synergy
$5.30
Agate Instigator+28% Synergy
$8.57
Whirlpool Warrior+27% Synergy
$1.26
Enduring Vitality+27% Synergy
$18.00
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters+26% Synergy
$8.76
Junk Winder+24% Synergy
$0.36
Edric, Spymaster of Trest+23% Synergy
$3.23
Chasm Skulker+23% Synergy
$0.82
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage+21% Synergy
$0.55
Seshiro the Anointed+20% Synergy
$4.95
Ohran Frostfang+18% Synergy
$7.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder+18% Synergy
$0.31
Craterhoof Behemoth+18% Synergy
$26.05
Heartwood Storyteller+16% Synergy
$5.09
Weftstalker Ardent+16% Synergy
$2.59
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest+14% Synergy
$14.68
Coiling Oracle+14% Synergy
$0.29
Curiosity Crafter+12% Synergy
$0.35
Dragon Mage+11% Synergy
$0.18
Faerie Mastermind+11% Synergy
$11.32
Trygon Predator+11% Synergy
$0.07
Zenith Chronicler+10% Synergy
$0.62
Lorescale Coatl+10% Synergy
$0.19
Humble Defector+10% Synergy
$0.31
Cold-Eyed Selkie+9% Synergy
$0.32
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse+9% Synergy
$0.28
Ohran Viper+8% Synergy
$1.35
Laboratory Maniac+8% Synergy
$2.46
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+7% Synergy
$1.99
Red Death, Shipwrecker+7% Synergy
$0.33
Stormchaser Drake+7% Synergy
$0.30
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider+6% Synergy
$2.00
Geode Golem+6% Synergy
$0.33
Mercurial Spelldancer+6% Synergy
$0.36
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+6% Synergy
$5.56
Sunder Shaman+6% Synergy
$0.25
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind+5% Synergy
$1.25
Llanowar Elves+2% Synergy
$0.33
Birds of Paradise+0% Synergy
$9.78
Elvish Mystic0% Synergy
$5.26
Hexing Squelcher0% Synergy
$21.30
Goblin Anarchomancer-1% Synergy
$1.28
Delighted Halfling-2% Synergy
$30.13
Bloom Tender-5% Synergy
$13.26
Eternal Witness-5% Synergy
$2.46
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xyris, the Writhing Storm safe.
Vision Skeins+26% Synergy
$0.76
Snakeskin Veil+25% Synergy
$0.30
Tyvar's Stand+23% Synergy
$1.27
Wheel and Deal+23% Synergy
$15.98
Invigorate+21% Synergy
$0.31
Giant Growth+21% Synergy
$0.18
Blossoming Defense+21% Synergy
$0.31
Temur Battle Rage+18% Synergy
$0.28
Simic Charm+18% Synergy
$3.47
Shore Up+18% Synergy
$0.22
Vines of Vastwood+17% Synergy
$1.27
Gaea's Gift+17% Synergy
$0.97
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+17% Synergy
$5.47
Dream Fracture+16% Synergy
$0.13
Brute Force+16% Synergy
$0.34
Become Immense+16% Synergy
$0.32
Negate+16% Synergy
$0.27
Long River's Pull+15% Synergy
$0.29
Titanic Growth+15% Synergy
$0.19
Groundswell+14% Synergy
$0.39
Overprotect+14% Synergy
$2.06
Growth Spiral+14% Synergy
$0.32
Titan's Strength+13% Synergy
$0.32
Get a Leg Up+12% Synergy
$0.20
Collision // Colossus+12% Synergy
$0.22
Colossal Growth+11% Synergy
$0.13
Might of the Masses+11% Synergy
$0.26
Words of Wisdom+10% Synergy
$0.81
Mutagenic Growth+9% Synergy
$2.31
Heroic Intervention+9% Synergy
$15.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse+9% Synergy
$3.36
Ram Through+9% Synergy
$0.47
Blazing Crescendo+9% Synergy
$0.18
Decisive Denial+8% Synergy
$0.31
Fully Grown+8% Synergy
$0.17
Biomass Mutation+8% Synergy
$0.23
Pongify+7% Synergy
$2.36
Commit // Memory+7% Synergy
$0.35
Temur Charm+7% Synergy
$0.36
Soul's Fire+6% Synergy
$0.29
Joint Exploration+6% Synergy
$0.32
Inscription of Abundance+6% Synergy
$0.38
Harrow+5% Synergy
$0.34
Swan Song+4% Synergy
$10.21
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Drain+3% Synergy
$56.80
Nature's Claim+2% Synergy
$1.56
Rapid Hybridization+2% Synergy
$0.97
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$72.00
Reality Shift-1% Synergy
$0.28
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Xyris, the Writhing Storm's game plan and control the board.
Molten Psyche+31% Synergy
$4.40
Reforge the Soul+26% Synergy
$6.51
Prosperity+26% Synergy
$12.07
Echo of Eons+22% Synergy
$13.47
Time Reversal+18% Synergy
$2.39
Minds Aglow+17% Synergy
$1.45
Wheel of Fortune+14% Synergy
$2635.93
Burning Inquiry+11% Synergy
$3.59
Khorvath's Fury+8% Synergy
$2.41
Armed // Dangerous+8% Synergy
$0.20
Overrun+8% Synergy
$0.31
Skyscribing+7% Synergy
$0.54
Wheel of Misfortune+7% Synergy
$8.33
Fascination+7% Synergy
$0.30
Wear Down+7% Synergy
$0.26
Wheel of Fate+6% Synergy
$3.18
Game Plan+6% Synergy
$0.52
Triumph of the Hordes+6% Synergy
$11.06
Whelming Wave+6% Synergy
$2.34
Day's Undoing+5% Synergy
$1.44
Time Spiral+5% Synergy
$97.04
Roar of Challenge+5% Synergy
$0.24
Tales of the Ancestors+4% Synergy
$0.37
Tempt with Discovery+3% Synergy
$3.92
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$1.48
Overwhelming Stampede+3% Synergy
$1.69
Nature's Lore+2% Synergy
$2.99
Decimate+1% Synergy
$0.29
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$7.02
Three Visits+0% Synergy
$5.62
Gamble-1% Synergy
$16.83
Finale of Devastation-2% Synergy
$37.01
Explore-2% Synergy
$0.25
Skyshroud Claim-2% Synergy
$0.71
Blasphemous Act-2% Synergy
$0.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Teferi's Puzzle Box+35% Synergy
$17.83
Font of Mythos+22% Synergy
$15.26
Temple Bell+16% Synergy
$6.28
Folio of Fancies+16% Synergy
$1.86
Combine Chrysalis+16% Synergy
$0.33
Lightning Greaves+14% Synergy
$4.55
Ashnod's Altar+13% Synergy
$16.79
Phyrexian Altar+11% Synergy
$58.53
Horn of Greed+8% Synergy
$17.07
Coat of Arms+7% Synergy
$20.84
Banner of Kinship+7% Synergy
$8.41
Beamtown Beatstick+6% Synergy
$0.68
Eldrazi Monument+6% Synergy
$10.79
Spellbook+6% Synergy
$4.73
Goldvein Pick+5% Synergy
$0.21
Venser's Journal+5% Synergy
$9.33
Stoneforge Masterwork+5% Synergy
$4.13
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Xyris, the Writhing Storm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forced Fruition+33% Synergy
$8.66
Dictate of Kruphix+31% Synergy
$0.38
Beastmaster Ascension+29% Synergy
$6.47
Rites of Flourishing+28% Synergy
$0.62
Fevered Visions+19% Synergy
$1.57
Parallel Lives+13% Synergy
$39.23
Season of Growth+13% Synergy
$0.28
Roar of Resistance+13% Synergy
$2.10
Wizard Class+12% Synergy
$3.28
Snake Umbra+10% Synergy
$1.32
Springleaf Parade+9% Synergy
$10.19
Burgeoning+8% Synergy
$33.28
Combat Research+7% Synergy
$0.49
Sticky Fingers+7% Synergy
$0.28
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+7% Synergy
$9.77
Ominous Seas+6% Synergy
$1.43
Proft's Eidetic Memory+5% Synergy
$3.19
Fecundity+5% Synergy
$1.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight+5% Synergy
$6.49
Well of Ideas+5% Synergy
$2.15
Doubling Season+4% Synergy
$34.11
Struggle for Project Purity+4% Synergy
$4.33
Rising of the Day+3% Synergy
$0.78
Propaganda+3% Synergy
$2.85
Wild Growth0% Synergy
$0.65
Exploration0% Synergy
$31.47
Utopia Sprawl0% Synergy
$1.85
Underworld Breach-2% Synergy
$11.06
Mystic Remora-2% Synergy
$13.06
Frostcliff Siege-2% Synergy
$2.18
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Xyris, the Writhing Storm to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace Beleren+11% Synergy
$2.41
Xenagos, the Reveler+5% Synergy
$2.14
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+3% Synergy
$10.24
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+37% Synergy
$3.85
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+25% Synergy
$5.42
Geier Reach Sanitarium+19% Synergy
$3.38
Three Tree City+14% Synergy
$29.63
Kessig Wolf Run+10% Synergy
$0.39
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.43
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+6% Synergy
$0.38
Evendo, Waking Haven+6% Synergy
$18.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-2% Synergy
$18.33
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.27
Mistrise Village-4% Synergy
$8.90
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$52.33
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$28.81
Mosswort Bridge-8% Synergy
$0.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+40% Synergy
$2.38
Decanter of Endless Water+22% Synergy
$4.17
Simic Signet+5% Synergy
$0.35
Patchwork Banner+5% Synergy
$3.31
Izzet Signet+5% Synergy
$0.44
Gruul Signet+3% Synergy
$0.48
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.64
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.26
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
$0.90
Talisman of Curiosity+0% Synergy
$0.47
Chromatic Lantern0% Synergy
$1.03
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.56
Talisman of Creativity-1% Synergy
$1.91
Talisman of Impulse-2% Synergy
$0.37
Lotus Petal-4% Synergy
$35.85
Lands
The mana base foundation for Xyris, the Writhing Storm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Simic Growth Chamber+7% Synergy
$0.38
Terramorphic Expanse+7% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Boilerworks+6% Synergy
$0.35
Gruul Turf+6% Synergy
$0.68
Temple of Epiphany+6% Synergy
$0.26
Frontier Bivouac+5% Synergy
$0.63
Temple of Mystery+3% Synergy
$0.30
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.09
Evolving Wilds+3% Synergy
$0.25
Temple of Abandon+2% Synergy
$0.26
Training Center+2% Synergy
$18.98
Island+2% Synergy
$0.06
Rejuvenating Springs+2% Synergy
$4.15
Yavimaya Coast+1% Synergy
$0.35
Cascade Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.33
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.22
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.08
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.30
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$7.02
Sulfur Falls+0% Synergy
$0.37
Hinterland Harbor+0% Synergy
$0.33
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
$0.20
Stormcarved Coast+0% Synergy
$2.33
Vineglimmer Snarl0% Synergy
$0.22
Spire Garden0% Synergy
$6.37
Dreamroot Cascade0% Synergy
$1.15
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.37
Game Trail0% Synergy
$0.27
Frostboil Snarl-1% Synergy
$0.25
City of Brass-1% Synergy
$11.67
Mana Confluence-1% Synergy
$36.09
Ketria Triome-1% Synergy
$17.87
Mossfire Valley-1% Synergy
$0.26
Cinder Glade-1% Synergy
$0.31
Flooded Grove-1% Synergy
$0.28
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
Steam Vents-2% Synergy
$10.58
Taiga-2% Synergy
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$1.12
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Stomping Ground-3% Synergy
$6.99
Breeding Pool-4% Synergy
$9.59
Rootbound Crag-4% Synergy
$0.37
Karplusan Forest-4% Synergy
$0.41
Bountiful Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.27
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$38.71
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$37.87
Wooded Foothills-6% Synergy
$19.01
Rockfall Vale-7% Synergy
$3.08
Path of Ancestry-12% Synergy
$0.26
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