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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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Nev, the Practical Dean
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mind into Matter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Procrastinate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
85%synergy
The Goose Mother
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Hungering Hydra
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Primordial Hydra
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
60%synergy
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Genesis Hydra
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Curse of the Swine
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Hooded Hydra
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
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Vastwood Hydra
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Capricopian
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Managorger Hydra
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Altered Ego
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Warden of the Grove
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Feral Hydra
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ochre Jelly
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Heroes' Bane
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Trainer
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Aberrant
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Syncopate
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Biomass Mutation
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Silkguard
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Icy Blast
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Genius
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Power Sink
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Death Denied
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Even the Score
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Logic Knot
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Gridlock
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Death Wind
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Repeal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Profane Command
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Finale of Revelation
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Kodama's Reach
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Mind Spring
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Open into Wonder
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Doppelgang
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Awaken the Woods
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Exponential Growth
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Primal Might
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Extract Brain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Doubling Season
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Primal Vigor
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Lattice Library
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Hadana's Climb
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Guardian Project
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Split
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malady
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Jungle Hollow
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
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