Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Core X Spells

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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Brass Infiniscope
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Mind into Matter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
87%inclusion171 decks197 decks
80%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
76%inclusion150 decks197 decks
71%synergy
Hungering Hydra
76%inclusion149 decks197 decks
71%synergy
Curse of the Swine
72%inclusion141 decks197 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
68%inclusion134 decks197 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
65%inclusion129 decks197 decks
61%synergy
The Goose Mother
64%inclusion126 decks197 decks
60%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion125 decks197 decks
60%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
63%inclusion125 decks197 decks
59%synergy
Animist's Awakening
63%inclusion124 decks197 decks
59%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion133 decks197 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion128 decks197 decks
58%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
59%inclusion116 decks197 decks
55%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
57%inclusion112 decks197 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
56%inclusion111 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
56%inclusion111 decks197 decks
53%synergy
Genesis Hydra
55%inclusion109 decks197 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion106 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
52%inclusion102 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Finale of Revelation
51%inclusion101 decks197 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Goldvein Hydra
50%inclusion98 decks197 decks
45%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
49%inclusion96 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Hydra
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
44%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
47%inclusion91 decks194 decks
44%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
46%inclusion90 decks197 decks
42%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion87 decks197 decks
39%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion84 decks197 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
42%inclusion83 decks197 decks
39%synergy
Capricopian
41%inclusion80 decks197 decks
39%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion75 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Managorger Hydra
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
31%inclusion61 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
23%inclusion44 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Feral Hydra
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Sporocyst
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
-11%synergy
Ochre Jelly
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Tyrant Guard
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Tervigon
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Trainer
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
49%inclusion97 decks197 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Call
49%inclusion96 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
41%inclusion80 decks197 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
41%inclusion80 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
40%inclusion79 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Syncopate
32%inclusion63 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Condescend
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion54 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Silkguard
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
20%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
-16%synergy
Stroke of Genius
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
-11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
-23%synergy
Death Denied
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Logic Knot
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Clash of Wills
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Death Wind
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Even the Score
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Dominate
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-15%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Repeal
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Diviner's Portent
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Change of Plans
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Profane Command
49%inclusion96 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion92 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spring
39%inclusion76 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Open into Wonder
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Way
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Pest Infestation
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Doppelgang
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Wildest Dreams
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Mass Manipulation
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Primal Might
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Procrastinate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
-13%synergy
Multiple Choice
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Mind Grind
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Distorting Wake
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
33%inclusion65 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Fractal Harness
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
18%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
47%inclusion93 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Doubling Season
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Mana Bloom
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Mana Reflection
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Death's Presence
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion83 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion71 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion70 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion173 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion136 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion125 decks197 decks
60%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion196 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion195 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion190 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion189 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
66%inclusion130 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion118 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion93 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion91 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion74 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion64 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion48 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
-14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-19%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
-20%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
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