This 2025 Year of the Snake release features Xyris, a five-mana legendary Snake Leviathan with a foil finish, designed to reward card advantage through combat damage.
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Year of the Snake
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Description
Xyris, the Writhing Storm stands as a formidable presence in the 2025 Year of the Snake expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As card number 1 in the PL25 set, this mythic rare creature brings a unique blend of colors—green, red, and blue—requiring a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}{R} to cast. The card represents a legendary Snake Leviathan with a power and toughness of 3/5, offering both flying ability and intricate interactions that appeal to players seeking dynamic board states. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual appeal to this high-rarity card, making it a standout piece for collectors who appreciate the artistic direction of Song Qijin. For players, Xyris offers compelling gameplay mechanics centered around card draw. The creature generates 1/1 green Snake creature tokens whenever an opponent draws a card, except for the first draw in each of their turn. This ability encourages opponents to think carefully about their resource management. Furthermore, when Xyris deals combat damage to a player, both the controller and the damaged player draw that many cards. This symmetric effect can accelerate game plans or stabilize defenses depending on the situation, making it a versatile tool in constructed formats. Collectors value this card not only for its strategic depth but also for its significance within the Year of the Snake series. The mythic rarity designation indicates its limited availability within the set, driving interest among those looking to complete their collection or add a powerful legendary creature to their inventory. The Year of the Snake set continues Magic's tradition of thematic expansions, and Xyris serves as a key example of the design philosophy behind the release. Its inclusion in the PL25 code ensures it is easily identifiable for those tracking specific printings. Whether you are building a deck around tribal snake themes or looking for a high-impact finisher, this card provides substantial value through its ability to manipulate the card pool for both players involved in combat.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Song Qijin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Snake Leviathan
3 / 5
G, R, U
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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.
