Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Control

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
Mind into Matter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Swine
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Villainous Wealth
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Freed from the Real
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Condescend
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Animist's Awakening
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Syncopate
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Primordial Hydra
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
The Goose Mother
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Voracious Hydra
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Hungering Hydra
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Hooded Hydra
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Genesis Hydra
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Nexos
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Kiora's Follower
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Jadzi, Steward of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Winding Constrictor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Genius
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Spell Burst
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Power Sink
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Logic Knot
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in Dreams
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Even the Score
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Portent
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Insight
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Death Denied
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Icy Blast
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Dominate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Change of Plans
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Death Wind
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Command
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Way
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Open into Wonder
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Pest Infestation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Awaken the Woods
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Wildest Dreams
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mind Spring
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Distorting Wake
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mass Manipulation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Splinter's Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Casualties of War
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Summons
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Springleaf Parade
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mana Bloom
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Growth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Instill Energy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Level Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy