Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget

Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
Rebuilding Zaxara, the Exemplary with Secrets of Strixhaven
With all of the X spells in Secrets of Strixhaven, it's time to rebuild one of the biggest X Spell commanders out there: Zaxara, the Exemplary.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Owlin Spiralmancer
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
30%inclusion69 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Mind into Matter
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
76%inclusion1.39K decks1.84K decks
69%synergy
Genesis Hydra
69%inclusion1.27K decks1.84K decks
65%synergy
Curse of the Swine
65%inclusion1.20K decks1.84K decks
60%synergy
Profane Command
60%inclusion1.10K decks1.84K decks
57%synergy
Villainous Wealth
73%inclusion1.34K decks1.84K decks
56%synergy
Hungering Hydra
60%inclusion1.10K decks1.84K decks
55%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
58%inclusion1.07K decks1.84K decks
55%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.84K decks
53%synergy
The Goose Mother
57%inclusion1.04K decks1.84K decks
53%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.84K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.84K decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
58%inclusion1.06K decks1.84K decks
50%synergy
Hooded Hydra
54%inclusion998 decks1.84K decks
51%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
54%inclusion993 decks1.84K decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
54%inclusion984 decks1.84K decks
50%synergy
Mind Spring
53%inclusion968 decks1.84K decks
51%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
52%inclusion963 decks1.84K decks
48%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
52%inclusion957 decks1.84K decks
50%synergy
Syncopate
51%inclusion936 decks1.84K decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion910 decks1.82K decks
47%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion852 decks1.84K decks
43%synergy
Capricopian
46%inclusion850 decks1.84K decks
44%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
46%inclusion846 decks1.84K decks
45%synergy
Feral Hydra
45%inclusion831 decks1.84K decks
44%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
42%inclusion774 decks1.84K decks
40%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
36%inclusion662 decks1.84K decks
35%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
35%inclusion642 decks1.84K decks
34%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
34%inclusion622 decks1.84K decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
34%inclusion618 decks1.84K decks
32%synergy
Nexos
33%inclusion614 decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
33%inclusion598 decks1.84K decks
32%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
32%inclusion589 decks1.84K decks
30%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
32%inclusion582 decks1.84K decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
32%inclusion581 decks1.84K decks
30%synergy
Voracious Hydra
31%inclusion561 decks1.84K decks
26%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion547 decks1.84K decks
27%synergy
Ochre Jelly
29%inclusion540 decks1.84K decks
28%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion469 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion430 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Primordial Hydra
23%inclusion420 decks1.84K decks
19%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
23%inclusion418 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
21%inclusion391 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
18%inclusion337 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
18%inclusion331 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Hydra Trainer
17%inclusion313 decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
15%inclusion283 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion282 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
15%inclusion282 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Winding Constrictor
15%inclusion271 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
14%inclusion263 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion61 decks433 decks
13%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
14%inclusion257 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Broodguard Elite
14%inclusion129 decks926 decks
13%synergy
Heroes' Bane
14%inclusion251 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Protean Hydra
14%inclusion250 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
13%inclusion239 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Pterafractyl
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
12%inclusion146 decks1.22K decks
10%synergy
Endless One
12%inclusion219 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
12%inclusion212 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
11%inclusion201 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
11%inclusion199 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion195 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Kiora's Follower
10%inclusion191 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Ivy Elemental
10%inclusion185 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion179 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
48%inclusion876 decks1.84K decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
47%inclusion858 decks1.84K decks
45%synergy
Condescend
46%inclusion846 decks1.84K decks
44%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
46%inclusion843 decks1.84K decks
41%synergy
Biomass Mutation
41%inclusion746 decks1.84K decks
37%synergy
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion665 decks1.84K decks
20%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
34%inclusion627 decks1.84K decks
33%synergy
Icy Blast
31%inclusion572 decks1.84K decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
30%inclusion545 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
26%inclusion477 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Power Sink
23%inclusion421 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion361 decks1.84K decks
-7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion354 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion352 decks1.84K decks
-17%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion349 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Genius
19%inclusion341 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion325 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Spectral Denial
18%inclusion218 decks1.23K decks
17%synergy
Logic Knot
16%inclusion291 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Death Wind
15%inclusion275 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Death Denied
15%inclusion272 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion244 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion204 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion196 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Repeal
10%inclusion192 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Quandrix Charm
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion183 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion180 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Invigorating Surge
9.5%inclusion174 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Disembowel
8.8%inclusion162 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Nexus Mentality
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Insight
8.5%inclusion157 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Dominate
8.3%inclusion153 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Even the Score
7.8%inclusion143 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.6%inclusion140 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Tribal Unity
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.84K decks
-30%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Deathsprout
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Harrow
5.5%inclusion102 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
Murder
5.4%inclusion100 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
49%inclusion900 decks1.84K decks
41%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion799 decks1.84K decks
40%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion728 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion708 decks1.84K decks
-7%synergy
Open into Wonder
36%inclusion665 decks1.84K decks
35%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
32%inclusion586 decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Gaze of Granite
24%inclusion437 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion340 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Primal Might
18%inclusion322 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion321 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion313 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
17%inclusion308 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Migration Path
16%inclusion298 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
16%inclusion289 decks1.81K decks
15%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion277 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion277 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion272 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Mass Manipulation
15%inclusion269 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion261 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion226 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion198 decks1.84K decks
-18%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion197 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
10%inclusion182 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Exponential Growth
10%inclusion178 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion176 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.5%inclusion174 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.9%inclusion162 decks1.81K decks
8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Multiple Choice
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.4%inclusion154 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion153 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Distorting Wake
8.1%inclusion148 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Growth Curve
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Extract Brain
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.9%inclusion109 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.8%inclusion101 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.6%inclusion103 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.74K decks
5%synergy
Cut of the Profits
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion482 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Fractal Harness
17%inclusion311 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
14%inclusion263 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion147 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.84K decks
-15%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion705 decks1.84K decks
34%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
36%inclusion661 decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Mana Bloom
34%inclusion616 decks1.84K decks
33%synergy
Lattice Library
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion454 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Colossal Majesty
20%inclusion362 decks1.84K decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion342 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion325 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion322 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion253 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion207 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion186 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion185 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion176 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Mana Reflection
8.9%inclusion163 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
8.6%inclusion79 decks919 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.4%inclusion155 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.8%inclusion125 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.1%inclusion57 decks932 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
25%inclusion467 decks1.84K decks
24%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion335 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.5%inclusion101 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
39%inclusion723 decks1.84K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion583 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion420 decks1.84K decks
-4%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
17%inclusion311 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion183 decks1.84K decks
-16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.3%inclusion153 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion123 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion1.43K decks1.84K decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion1.28K decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
36%inclusion660 decks1.84K decks
32%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion597 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion464 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Golgari Signet
24%inclusion439 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion349 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion293 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion205 decks1.84K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion204 decks1.84K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion200 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion196 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.2%inclusion67 decks932 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.5%inclusion120 decks1.84K decks
-9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion1.83K decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion1.83K decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion1.82K decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion1.54K decks1.84K decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
69%inclusion1.27K decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion1K decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion938 decks1.84K decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion821 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion819 decks1.84K decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion741 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion704 decks1.84K decks
21%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
35%inclusion642 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion628 decks1.84K decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion603 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion569 decks1.84K decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion519 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion498 decks1.81K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion455 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
24%inclusion449 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malady
24%inclusion443 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
24%inclusion434 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion415 decks1.84K decks
-23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
22%inclusion409 decks1.84K decks
-10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion358 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion322 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion293 decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion245 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion232 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion208 decks1.84K decks
-18%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion207 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion193 decks1.84K decks
-23%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion190 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion188 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Paradox Gardens
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.4%inclusion173 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.0%inclusion165 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.8%inclusion161 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.2%inclusion133 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.84K decks
-4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
5.4%inclusion100 decks1.84K decks
-5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.84K decks
-12%synergy