Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Midrange

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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Animist's Awakening
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
The Goose Mother
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Profane Command
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Curse of the Swine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kodama's Reach
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Syncopate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
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Crop Rotation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
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Owlin Spiralmancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Voracious Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Mystic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Capricopian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Warden of the Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Acidic Slime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kiora's Follower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ochre Jelly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Condescend
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Stroke of Genius
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Power Sink
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sultai Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Icy Blast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Nexus Mentality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spectral Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silkguard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dominate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Repeal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Squall Line
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gridlock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Burst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Decisive Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Spasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Second Harvest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tribal Unity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disembowel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deathsprout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flash of Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Death Denied
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Death Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Mind into Matter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mind Spring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Damnable Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hurricane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Migration Path
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stargaze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Open the Way
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Entrancing Melody
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Shared Roots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portent of Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oversimplify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Displacement Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Awaken the Woods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mass Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golden Ratio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Open into Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
For the Common Good
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Distorting Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fractal Harness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Lattice Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lost in the Maze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydra's Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mana Bloom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Majesty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dreadship Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%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
Terramorphic Expanse
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Opulent Palace
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Sodden Verdure
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Overflowing Basin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Wood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Ice Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Stream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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