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Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Price tag $1.46

Legendary CreatureSnake 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

#94 Current Rank
#98 Last Week
#68 Past 2 Years

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.

Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+2% Synergy $2.19
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+1% Synergy $3.95
Flashback Flashback
+1% Synergy $4.97
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
0% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
0% Synergy $5.24

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 $2.25
Windfall Windfall
+54% Synergy $4.94
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+43% Synergy $3.36
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+40% Synergy $1.36
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+40% Synergy $5.10
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+40% Synergy $6.27
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+39% Synergy $2.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+39% Synergy $2.01
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+38% Synergy $4.67
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+38% Synergy $1.09

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $6.25
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+35% Synergy $29.84
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.95
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.50
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+14% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+14% Synergy $3.67
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.52
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $34.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+0% Synergy $1510.97
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+0% Synergy $58.52
Force of Will Force of Will
+0% Synergy $64.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $43.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

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

The Locust God The Locust God
+35% Synergy $8.27
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+35% Synergy $9.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $1.62
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+31% Synergy $8.03
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+30% Synergy $0.23
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+30% Synergy $6.43
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+26% Synergy $1.29
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+26% Synergy $10.02
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+26% Synergy $8.26
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+25% Synergy $10.26
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+23% Synergy $0.36
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+23% Synergy $2.63
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $0.53
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+21% Synergy $0.30
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+20% Synergy $5.15
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+18% Synergy $4.11
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.26
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $19.68
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+16% Synergy $5.11
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+15% Synergy $0.75
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+15% Synergy $8.66
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+15% Synergy $0.25
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.32
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+11% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+11% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $10.12
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+10% Synergy $0.34
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+10% Synergy $0.48
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+10% Synergy $0.23
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+10% Synergy $0.27
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+9% Synergy $0.23
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+9% Synergy $1.17
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+8% Synergy $0.32
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+8% Synergy $0.13
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+7% Synergy $1.63
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.37
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+7% Synergy $0.33
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+7% Synergy $1.93
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+7% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $6.97
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+6% Synergy $1.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+0% Synergy $11.91
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.42
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $21.90
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-1% Synergy $0.63
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-2% Synergy $27.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+26% Synergy $0.65
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+25% Synergy $0.23
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+24% Synergy $0.43
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+22% Synergy $16.74
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.28
Invigorate Invigorate
+22% Synergy $0.35
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+21% Synergy $0.31
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.23
Shore Up Shore Up
+19% Synergy $0.22
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+19% Synergy $1.99
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+18% Synergy $1.11
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+18% Synergy $1.04
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $5.73
Brute Force Brute Force
+17% Synergy $0.36
Become Immense Become Immense
+17% Synergy $0.23
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+17% Synergy $0.09
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+16% Synergy $0.13
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.20
Groundswell Groundswell
+15% Synergy $0.40
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+15% Synergy $0.33
Overprotect Overprotect
+14% Synergy $0.85
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+14% Synergy $0.34
Collision // Colossus Collision // Colossus
+13% Synergy $0.35
Colossal Growth Colossal Growth
+12% Synergy $0.08
Get a Leg Up Get a Leg Up
+12% Synergy $0.18
Might of the Masses Might of the Masses
+10% Synergy $0.25
Mutagenic Growth Mutagenic Growth
+10% Synergy $2.77
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+10% Synergy $0.69
Ram Through Ram Through
+10% Synergy $0.45
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+10% Synergy $2.00
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+10% Synergy $0.33
Fully Grown Fully Grown
+9% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $14.58
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+8% Synergy $0.35
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.27
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+7% Synergy $0.22
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+7% Synergy $0.41
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.72
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.39
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.41
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.37
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.00
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.85
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $67.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+31% Synergy $3.95
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+25% Synergy $7.17
Prosperity Prosperity
+25% Synergy $5.57
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+21% Synergy $14.11
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.32
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $1.28
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+12% Synergy $2063.83
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+11% Synergy $3.08
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+9% Synergy $0.11
Khorvath's Fury Khorvath's Fury
+8% Synergy $2.53
Overrun Overrun
+8% Synergy $0.31
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+8% Synergy $0.55
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+8% Synergy $0.33
Fascination Fascination
+8% Synergy $0.35
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $7.76
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.23
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $3.04
Game Plan Game Plan
+6% Synergy $0.73
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+6% Synergy $0.32
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $1.16
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+6% Synergy $0.18
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.63
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $1.90
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+5% Synergy $98.02
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+3% Synergy $2.96
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $1.53
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $2.34
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+0% Synergy $7.05
Three Visits Three Visits
+0% Synergy $5.31
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.92
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $52.76
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+35% Synergy $16.49
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+21% Synergy $15.47
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+16% Synergy $1.80
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+16% Synergy $0.29
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+15% Synergy $5.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.44
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $15.74
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $54.81
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $18.74
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $5.74
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $21.73
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+7% Synergy $0.56
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $8.34
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+6% Synergy $0.23
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $3.84
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.62
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $3.63

Enchantments

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

Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+33% Synergy $9.59
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+32% Synergy $6.66
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+30% Synergy $0.35
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+28% Synergy $4.58
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+28% Synergy $0.55
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+18% Synergy $1.79
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+14% Synergy $0.22
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.89
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+13% Synergy $35.62
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.70
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.98
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+8% Synergy $9.07
Combat Research Combat Research
+8% Synergy $0.58
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.24
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $36.20
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $8.03
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.35
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $1.59
Fecundity Fecundity
+5% Synergy $1.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $5.34
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+5% Synergy $2.29
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $4.06
Opposition Opposition
+4% Synergy $0.87
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $32.07
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.82
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.42
Exploration Exploration
-1% Synergy $33.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $12.00
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $11.25
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-2% Synergy $3.05

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+11% Synergy $1.88
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+5% Synergy $1.78
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+36% Synergy $2.94
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+25% Synergy $5.74
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+19% Synergy $1.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $24.17
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+6% Synergy $0.33
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $13.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $10.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.88
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.77
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+40% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $4.17
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.31
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $3.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+0% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $2.98
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $37.63

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+7% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+6% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $15.71
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $7.70
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+0% Synergy $0.39
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+0% Synergy $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.34
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $1.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
0% Synergy $0.77
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.24
Spire Garden Spire Garden
0% Synergy $2.20
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.33
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.27
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $10.60
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-1% Synergy $34.20
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.33
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-2% Synergy $17.49
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $12.79
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $6.94
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-4% Synergy $1.10
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.46
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $10.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $36.97
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $17.38
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-7% Synergy $2.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.27

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