# 2025 Magic: The Gathering Year of the Snake #1

> Xyris, the Writhing Storm, the first card in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Year of the Snake set. This foil Mythic Rare features a Snake Leviathan with unique drawing mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2025
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Year of the Snake
- **Card number**: #1
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Xyris, the Writhing Storm stands as card number 1 in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Year of the Snake expansion. As a Mythic Rare foil, this legendary creature introduces a distinct Snake Leviathan archetype to the game's evolving meta. Designed by Song Qijin, the card features a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}{R} and possesses the Flying ability, allowing it to evade ground-based defenses effectively. The card's mechanics create dynamic board states. Opponents who draw additional cards during their turns trigger the creation of 1/1 green Snake tokens. Furthermore, when Xyris deals combat damage to a player, both players draw cards equal to the damage dealt, turning offensive plays into potential card advantage engines. For collectors, the foil treatment adds significant visual depth to this high-rarity release. This release remains a notable entry for fans of the Snake subtype and complex interaction mechanics.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost for Xyris, the Writhing Storm?

Xyris, the Writhing Storm has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}{R}, requiring two generic mana along with one green, one blue, and one red mana symbol to cast.

### What are the key abilities of Xyris, the Writhing Storm?

This card has Flying and two triggered abilities: it creates 1/1 green Snake tokens when opponents draw extra cards, and it causes both players to draw cards when it deals combat damage.

### Is Xyris, the Writhing Storm a legendary creature?

Yes, Xyris, the Writhing Storm is classified as a Legendary Creature — Snake Leviathan with a power and toughness of 3/5.

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Last verified: 2025-11-29.