Xyris, the Writhing Storm
The List DMC-175 • mythic
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DMC-175
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Filip Burburan
What it does
Flying
Whenever an opponent draws a card except the first one they draw in each of their draw steps, create a 1/1 green Snake creature token.
Whenever Xyris deals combat damage to a player, you and that player each draw that many cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Xyris, the Writhing Storm was originally released in the 2020 Commander expansion set, designed as a centerpiece for multi-player Magic: The Gathering gameplay. The card was created to provide a high-impact, chaotic effect that rewards players for drawing cards, a core mechanic of the Temur color identity. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of cards that appear randomly in Set Boosters—serves to keep the card accessible to players who may have missed its initial printing while maintaining its presence in the evolving meta-game.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Wisnu Tan, whose design captures the aggressive, serpentine nature of the creature. The visual approach leans into the 'Writhing Storm' title, utilizing dynamic lighting and scales to evoke a sense of elemental movement. It has been well-received by the Commander community for its ability to generate significant board pressure and card advantage, often serving as a popular choice for deck-builders looking to facilitate explosive, interactive turns.
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