Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Hydroid Krasis
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Primordial Hydra
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Doubling Season
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
The Ozolith
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Curse of the Swine
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
The Goose Mother
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
The Great Henge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Vastwood Hydra
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Protean Hydra
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Genesis Hydra
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Capricopian
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Ochre Jelly
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tyrant Guard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aberrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Endless One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tervigon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sporocyst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Syncopate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Biomass Mutation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Even the Score
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Howl from Beyond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Killing Glare
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Molder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Death Wind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Repeal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gang Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Divergent Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Denial
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Spell Burst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Faerie Fencing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Atomize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Clash of Wills
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Suffer the Past
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Icy Blast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Villainous Wealth
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Animist's Awakening
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mind Spring
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Profane Command
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Awaken the Woods
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mind into Matter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Open into Wonder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Shared Roots
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Damnable Pact
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Finale of Eternity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Primal Might
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Distorting Wake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Procrastinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Summoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Fractal Harness
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Primal Vigor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Parade
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cosmic Crucible
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lattice Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
White Lotus Tile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Tropical Island
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Bayou
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Vernal Fen
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
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