Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Midrange

Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Witherbloom, the Balancer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pemmin's Aura
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Freed from the Real
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Tainted Pact
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Demonic Consultation
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Bloom Tender
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
89%synergy
Walking Ballista
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Pact of Negation
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Flusterstorm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Force of Negation
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Mystic Remora
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Swan Song
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Mystical Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Finale of Devastation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Opposition Agent
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Mockingbird
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Badgermole Cub
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Vitality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Armored Scrapgorger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Genesis Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Destiny Spinner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Manglehorn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Goose Mother
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mental Misstep
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Abrupt Decay
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Noxious Revival
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Veil of Summer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Chord of Calling
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Crop Rotation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Drown in Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Culling Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mind Spring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Revelation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wealth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Grind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Genesis Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Necropotence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Instill Energy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Shifting Woodland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-40%synergy
Island
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Forest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy