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Average Deck for Zaxara, the Exemplary - Expensive Optimized Midrange
Zaxara, the Exemplary
Rank #72
2decks
Apr 29, 2026
Rebuilding Zaxara, the Exemplary with Secrets of Strixhaven
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Zaxara, the ExemplaryZaxara, the Exemplary
Creatures (17)
- 1Eternal WitnessEternal Witness
- 1Fanatic of RhonasFanatic of Rhonas
- 1Gargos, Vicious WatcherGargos, Vicious Watcher
- 1Herald of Secret StreamsHerald of Secret Streams
- 1Hooded HydraHooded Hydra
- 1Hydroid KrasisHydroid Krasis
- 1Mistcutter HydraMistcutter Hydra
- 1NexosNexos
- 1Nyxbloom AncientNyxbloom Ancient
- 1Nyxborn HydraNyxborn Hydra
- 1Protean HydraProtean Hydra
- 1Seedborn MuseSeedborn Muse
- 1Selvala, Heart of the WildsSelvala, Heart of the Wilds
- 1Stonecoil SerpentStonecoil Serpent
- 1Vastwood HydraVastwood Hydra
- 1Vorel of the Hull CladeVorel of the Hull Clade
- 1Walking BallistaWalking Ballista
Instants (16)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Assassin's TrophyAssassin's Trophy
- 1Blue Sun's ZenithBlue Sun's Zenith
- 1CondescendCondescend
- 1Death WindDeath Wind
- 1Even the ScoreEven the Score
- 1Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Noxious RevivalNoxious Revival
- 1Power SinkPower Sink
- 1Return of the WildspeakerReturn of the Wildspeaker
- 1Slice from the ShadowsSlice from the Shadows
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1SyncopateSyncopate
- 1Tyvar's StandTyvar's Stand
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (17)
- 1Animist's AwakeningAnimist's Awakening
- 1CultivateCultivate
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1Finale of DevastationFinale of Devastation
- 1Finale of RevelationFinale of Revelation
- 1Green Sun's ZenithGreen Sun's Zenith
- 1In Garruk's WakeIn Garruk's Wake
- 1Mass ManipulationMass Manipulation
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Open the WayOpen the Way
- 1Profane CommandProfane Command
- 1Rishkar's ExpertiseRishkar's Expertise
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
- 1Villainous WealthVillainous Wealth
Artifacts (7)
- 1Dimir SignetDimir Signet
- 1Elementalist's PaletteElementalist's Palette
- 1Golgari SignetGolgari Signet
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Simic SignetSimic Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (8)
- 1Garruk's UprisingGarruk's Uprising
- 1Innkeeper's TalentInnkeeper's Talent
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Simic AscendancySimic Ascendancy
- 1Steely ResolveSteely Resolve
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1Unbound FlourishingUnbound Flourishing
Lands (34)
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1City of BrassCity of Brass
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 7ForestForest
- 4IslandIsland
- 1Karn's BastionKarn's Bastion
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Mosswort BridgeMosswort Bridge
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Eternal Witness
Eternal Witness
Fanatic of Rhonas
Fanatic of Rhonas
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Herald of Secret Streams
Herald of Secret Streams
Hooded Hydra
Hooded Hydra
Hydroid Krasis
Hydroid Krasis
Mistcutter Hydra
Mistcutter Hydra
Nexos
Nexos
Nyxbloom Ancient
Nyxbloom Ancient
Nyxborn Hydra
Nyxborn Hydra
Protean Hydra
Protean Hydra
Seedborn Muse
Seedborn Muse
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Stonecoil Serpent
Stonecoil Serpent
Vastwood Hydra
Vastwood Hydra
Vorel of the Hull Clade
Vorel of the Hull Clade
Walking Ballista
Walking Ballista
Instants (16)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Assassin's Trophy
Assassin's Trophy
Blue Sun's Zenith
Blue Sun's Zenith
Condescend
Condescend
Death Wind
Death Wind
Even the Score
Even the Score
Heroic Intervention
Heroic Intervention
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Noxious Revival
Noxious Revival
Power Sink
Power Sink
Return of the Wildspeaker
Return of the Wildspeaker
Slice from the Shadows
Slice from the Shadows
Swan Song
Swan Song
Syncopate
Syncopate
Tyvar's Stand
Tyvar's Stand
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (17)
Animist's Awakening
Animist's Awakening
Cultivate
Cultivate
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Finale of Devastation
Finale of Devastation
Finale of Revelation
Finale of Revelation
Green Sun's Zenith
Green Sun's Zenith
In Garruk's Wake
In Garruk's Wake
Mass Manipulation
Mass Manipulation
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Open the Way
Open the Way
Profane Command
Profane Command
Rishkar's Expertise
Rishkar's Expertise
Three Visits
Three Visits
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Villainous Wealth
Villainous Wealth
Artifacts (7)
Dimir Signet
Dimir Signet
Elementalist's Palette
Elementalist's Palette
Golgari Signet
Golgari Signet
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Simic Signet
Simic Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Enchantments (8)
Garruk's Uprising
Garruk's Uprising
Innkeeper's Talent
Innkeeper's Talent
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Simic Ascendancy
Simic Ascendancy
Steely Resolve
Steely Resolve
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Unbound Flourishing
Unbound Flourishing
Lands (20)
Bayou
Bayou
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
City of Brass
City of Brass
Command Tower
Command Tower
Karn's Bastion
Karn's Bastion
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Mosswort Bridge
Mosswort Bridge
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Basics (3)
Forest
7 Forest
Island
4 Island
Swamp
3 Swamp