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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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Glava, Five-Advents Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
97%inclusion126 decks130 decks
91%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
95%inclusion123 decks130 decks
90%synergy
Primordial Hydra
88%inclusion114 decks130 decks
84%synergy
Voracious Hydra
87%inclusion113 decks130 decks
83%synergy
Hungering Hydra
87%inclusion113 decks130 decks
83%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
86%inclusion112 decks130 decks
81%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
83%inclusion108 decks130 decks
79%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
82%inclusion107 decks130 decks
79%synergy
Doubling Season
79%inclusion103 decks130 decks
72%synergy
The Goose Mother
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of the Swine
73%inclusion95 decks130 decks
68%synergy
Villainous Wealth
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
72%inclusion93 decks130 decks
67%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
65%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
67%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
66%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
61%synergy
The Ozolith
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
63%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion87 decks130 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Protean Hydra
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
62%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Hooded Hydra
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Nexos
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Capricopian
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Feral Hydra
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Ochre Jelly
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Gyre Sage
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
52%inclusion67 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Power Sink
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Even the Score
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Death Denied
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Icy Blast
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Burst
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Revelation
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Awaken the Woods
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Profane Command
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Way
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Finale of Devastation
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Mind Spring
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Open into Wonder
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Mind into Matter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Mathemagics
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Braingeyser
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Eternity
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Mind Grind
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
22%synergy
The Earth Crystal
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Branching Evolution
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Freed from the Real
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Parallel Lives
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Parade
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Primal Vigor
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Lattice Library
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Crucible
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion101 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
69%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion122 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion120 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion117 decks130 decks
76%synergy
Bayou
90%inclusion117 decks130 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion114 decks130 decks
74%synergy
Island
88%inclusion114 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion112 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion111 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85%inclusion110 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion100 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Zagoth Triome
72%inclusion93 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Opulent Palace
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-21%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
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