Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Combo

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
Freed from the Real
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Tainted Pact
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Mystic Remora
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Consultation
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Swan Song
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Worldly Tutor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Pact of Negation
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Veil of Summer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Opposition Agent
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Finale of Devastation
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
90%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Mystical Tutor
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Badgermole Cub
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mockingbird
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Formidable Speaker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Destiny Spinner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hermit Druid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wistfulness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Manglehorn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Devoted Druid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Voracious Hydra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Abrupt Decay
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Revival
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Ad Nauseam
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Crop Rotation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Perplex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Culling Ritual
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Neoform
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wealth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Awaken the Woods
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Mox Diamond
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Bayou
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Mana Confluence
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Forest
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-42%synergy
Island
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-41%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Swamp
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy