Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Core

Zaxara, the Exemplary
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Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
Ciel Collins
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.
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Mind into Matter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genesis Hydra
72%inclusion153 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
75%inclusion158 decks212 decks
68%synergy
Villainous Wealth
79%inclusion167 decks212 decks
62%synergy
Curse of the Swine
67%inclusion142 decks212 decks
62%synergy
Profane Command
63%inclusion133 decks212 decks
60%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
60%inclusion127 decks212 decks
57%synergy
Syncopate
58%inclusion123 decks212 decks
56%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
59%inclusion125 decks212 decks
55%synergy
Mind Spring
57%inclusion121 decks212 decks
55%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
56%inclusion118 decks212 decks
54%synergy
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Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion134 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion133 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
60%inclusion127 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Hungering Hydra
57%inclusion121 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Hooded Hydra
56%inclusion118 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
55%inclusion117 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
51%synergy
Animist's Awakening
54%inclusion115 decks212 decks
50%synergy
Feral Hydra
54%inclusion114 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
The Goose Mother
52%inclusion110 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion107 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
48%inclusion101 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Capricopian
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
43%inclusion91 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
40%inclusion85 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
31%synergy
Ochre Jelly
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
31%synergy
Altered Ego
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Nexos
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Trainer
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion49 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Winding Constrictor
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Voracious Hydra
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Primordial Hydra
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Ivy Elemental
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Broodguard Elite
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Pterafractyl
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Heroes' Bane
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Endless One
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Ravener
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Termagant Swarm
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Aberrant
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Surveyor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deepglow Skate
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Condescend
51%inclusion109 decks212 decks
49%synergy
Inspiring Call
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
48%inclusion101 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Biomass Mutation
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
38%inclusion80 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Icy Blast
34%inclusion72 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Power Sink
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Logic Knot
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Death Wind
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Clash of Wills
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Death Denied
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Sultai Charm
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
-20%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Repeal
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Invigorating Surge
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Dominate
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Disembowel
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Tribal Unity
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Insight
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Deathsprout
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Charm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Suffer the Past
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Nexus Mentality
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Killing Glare
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Blast
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Plasm Capture
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Wilt
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open into Wonder
43%inclusion91 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Revelation
35%inclusion75 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Gaze of Granite
23%inclusion49 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Entrancing Melody
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Explore
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Migration Path
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Wildest Dreams
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Primal Might
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Mass Manipulation
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Exponential Growth
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Multiple Choice
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Distorting Wake
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Portent of Calamity
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Mind Shatter
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Cut of the Profits
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Breakthrough
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Extract Brain
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Open the Way
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Applied Geometry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Hurricane
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Fractal Harness
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Horizon Stone
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Bloom
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion77 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Colossal Majesty
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Siege
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Font of Fertility
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-18%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion148 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion137 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
32%inclusion67 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Golgari Signet
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Banner
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion211 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion210 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion209 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion179 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Opulent Palace
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion114 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion59 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Hollow
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
-23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
-15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-30%synergy
Blighted Woodland
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
-0%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Gardens
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Mire
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-22%synergy
Sodden Verdure
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-26%synergy
Foul Orchard
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Campus
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Waterfront District
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
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