Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Xyris, the Writhing Storm is $1.19 (DMC #175), and the most expensive is $43.70 (PL25 #1, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.19, down 6.3% over 7 days, down 7.0% over 30 days, down 2.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.31 (2026).
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Printings & Prices
Xyris, the Writhing Storm has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Xyris, the Writhing Storm: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.00 cash for C20 #18; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 67% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C20 #18 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $2.99 | 67% |
| Card Kingdom | DMC #175 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #18 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Rules Text & Legality
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.
Xyris, the Writhing Storm is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 If a spell or ability causes an opponent to put cards into their hand without specifically using the word "draw," it's not a card drawn.
- Apr 17, 2020 If the amount of damage Xyris deals is greater than the number of cards in your library and the number of cards in that player's library, you both lose the game at the same time. It doesn't matter if one of you had more cards in library than the other. If there are no other players left in the game, the game is a draw.
- Apr 17, 2020 If the amount of damage Xyris deals is greater than the number of cards in your library but causes the defending player's life total to become 0 or less, that player loses the game before Xyris's ability causes you to draw cards. If there are no other players left in the game, you win the game.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Xyris, the Writhing Storm has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL25 #1 | 2025-02-14 | Mythic | Standard | $72.80 | $75.01 |
| DMC #175 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
| C20 #18 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
| C20 #18 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard | — | — |
PL25 #1 
DMC #175 
C20 #18 Xyris, the Writhing Storm in Commander
Xyris, the Writhing Storm is the #4,661 most-played card on EDHREC, down 81 places over the last 30 days.
Xyris, the Writhing Storm FAQ
How much is Xyris, the Writhing Storm worth?
Xyris, the Writhing Storm is worth about $1.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $1.19 to $43.70 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Xyris, the Writhing Storm legal in Commander?
Yes — Xyris, the Writhing Storm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Xyris, the Writhing Storm been reprinted?
Yes — Xyris, the Writhing Storm has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Xyris, the Writhing Storm cheap?
Xyris, the Writhing Storm trades at about $1.19 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.