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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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Steelbane Hydra
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
The Goose Mother
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Hungering Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Doubling Season
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Protean Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
The Ozolith
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Primordial Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Branching Evolution
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
The Great Henge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Voracious Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Mistcutter Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Nexos
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Hooded Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Managorger Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ochre Jelly
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Capricopian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aberrant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Altered Ego
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tervigon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Heroes' Bane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Termagant Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Broodguard Elite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marketback Walker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Festercreep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oathsworn Knight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pentavus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mimeoplasm, Revered One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mutational Advantage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silkguard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Curse of the Swine
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Profane Command
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Finale of Revelation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Awaken the Woods
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Wave Goodbye
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Open the Way
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Day of Black Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Soul's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hour of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogues' Gallery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thrive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fractal Harness
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Doubling Cube
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Cosmic Crucible
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Hardened Scales
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydra's Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Primal Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Asceticism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hum of the Radix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju Reaches Skyward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Morphic Pool
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Underground Sea
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Bayou
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Vernal Fen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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