Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Dancing from Dark to Dawn
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
92%inclusion181 decks196 decks
86%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
89%inclusion174 decks196 decks
84%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
77%inclusion151 decks196 decks
72%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
76%inclusion148 decks196 decks
71%synergy
Primordial Hydra
73%inclusion143 decks196 decks
69%synergy
Voracious Hydra
70%inclusion137 decks196 decks
66%synergy
Curse of the Swine
70%inclusion138 decks196 decks
65%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
71%inclusion139 decks196 decks
64%synergy
Doubling Season
70%inclusion138 decks196 decks
63%synergy
Hungering Hydra
67%inclusion131 decks196 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
69%inclusion135 decks196 decks
54%synergy
The Goose Mother
66%inclusion129 decks196 decks
62%synergy
The Ozolith
64%inclusion125 decks196 decks
58%synergy
Branching Evolution
62%inclusion122 decks196 decks
52%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion120 decks196 decks
57%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
60%inclusion118 decks196 decks
57%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion117 decks196 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinate
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion113 decks196 decks
54%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion112 decks196 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
47%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
51%inclusion100 decks196 decks
48%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
49%inclusion96 decks196 decks
46%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
48%inclusion95 decks196 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
48%inclusion94 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
44%inclusion86 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Nexos
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
41%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
38%inclusion74 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Hooded Hydra
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
34%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Capricopian
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Altered Ego
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Sporocyst
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion90 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion75 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Condescend
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Syncopate
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Genius
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Even the Score
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Logic Knot
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Putrefy
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-16%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Death Denied
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Death Wind
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion111 decks196 decks
51%synergy
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion105 decks196 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion101 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion95 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion92 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Profane Command
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
34%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Mind into Matter
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Open the Way
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Pest Infestation
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Mind Spring
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Open into Wonder
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Mind Grind
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Distorting Wake
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Braingeyser
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion98 decks196 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Lattice Library
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-0%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion93 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion81 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
-0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion171 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
73%inclusion144 decks196 decks
70%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion141 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion193 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion190 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion187 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion185 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
78%inclusion153 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
78%inclusion152 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Zagoth Triome
76%inclusion149 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion143 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion125 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion122 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion121 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion116 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion115 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion94 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Tropical Island
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Opulent Palace
45%inclusion88 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Bayou
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Underground Sea
42%inclusion83 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion76 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion76 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
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