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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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Hydroid Krasis
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Primordial Hydra
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Doubling Season
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
The Goose Mother
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Hungering Hydra
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
The Ozolith
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Herald of Secret Streams
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Curse of the Swine
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Voracious Hydra
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Protean Hydra
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Managorger Hydra
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Genesis Hydra
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Tyrant Guard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Warden of the Grove
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Altered Ego
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ochre Jelly
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Capricopian
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Aberrant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tervigon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pterafractyl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kiora's Follower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Endless One
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mutational Advantage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Syncopate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Biomass Mutation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Condescend
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Divergent Equation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Even the Score
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Power Sink
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Molder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Putrefy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Logic Knot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gang Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Villainous Wealth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Revelation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Profane Command
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Wave Goodbye
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mind Spring
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Animist's Awakening
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mind into Matter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Awaken the Woods
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Finale of Devastation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Open the Way
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Damnable Pact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Open into Wonder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shared Roots
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Procrastinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Distorting Wake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Eternity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
The Earth Crystal
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fractal Harness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Ooze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Hardened Scales
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Lattice Library
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Primal Vigor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Loading Zone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Cosmic Crucible
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
White Lotus Tile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Zagoth Triome
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Opulent Palace
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Tropical Island
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bayou
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
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