Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Year of the Snake 2025) Price

Updated 2026-08-26

Xyris, the Writhing Storm as a Year of the Snake 2025 Standard Showdown promo occupies the collector niche for event-exclusive Magic promos tied to the Lunar New Year series. Standard Showdown promos are distributed through Friday Night Magic events in limited quantities, with the Year of the Snake treatment providing alternate art that distinguishes it from base copies. A 10-percent 90-day decline suggests the initial excitement around this promo has softened as more copies have circulated through the player base and secondary market. Xyris generates Snakes and draw effects in Commander, but the card sees limited competitive play, which means demand rests almost entirely on the promo designation itself rather than format relevance. The current price trajectory warrants monitoring: Lunar New Year promos with no competitive use case can continue to slide as initial collector enthusiasm fades. Realized auction comps are a more reliable reference than listed prices in this category.