Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized

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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6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Elven Raft-Steerer
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Training Regimen
1.0%inclusion2 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
1.0%inclusion2 decks197 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
84%inclusion794 decks947 decks
79%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
85%inclusion802 decks947 decks
78%synergy
Freed from the Real
75%inclusion706 decks947 decks
71%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion694 decks947 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
67%inclusion630 decks947 decks
62%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
63%inclusion595 decks947 decks
60%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
65%inclusion613 decks947 decks
59%synergy
Voracious Hydra
62%inclusion583 decks947 decks
58%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
61%inclusion577 decks947 decks
57%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
61%inclusion575 decks947 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion645 decks947 decks
52%synergy
Doubling Season
59%inclusion557 decks947 decks
52%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion549 decks947 decks
53%synergy
Hungering Hydra
55%inclusion525 decks947 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
54%inclusion512 decks947 decks
47%synergy
Animist's Awakening
54%inclusion508 decks947 decks
49%synergy
Finale of Revelation
53%inclusion499 decks947 decks
49%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
52%inclusion489 decks947 decks
48%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
51%inclusion479 decks947 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion477 decks947 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion415 decks947 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion399 decks947 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion383 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion344 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion324 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion275 decks947 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion205 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion196 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion186 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion118 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
The Goose Mother
50%inclusion473 decks947 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
50%inclusion469 decks947 decks
46%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion458 decks947 decks
43%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
45%inclusion427 decks947 decks
42%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
45%inclusion427 decks947 decks
35%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
45%inclusion423 decks947 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
45%inclusion422 decks947 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion413 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
39%inclusion369 decks947 decks
36%synergy
Hooded Hydra
34%inclusion318 decks947 decks
30%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
33%inclusion317 decks947 decks
31%synergy
Protean Hydra
33%inclusion313 decks947 decks
31%synergy
Nexos
33%inclusion311 decks947 decks
30%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion285 decks947 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion284 decks947 decks
18%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
28%inclusion267 decks947 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion255 decks947 decks
22%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
26%inclusion250 decks947 decks
24%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
26%inclusion248 decks947 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion240 decks947 decks
23%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
25%inclusion90 decks359 decks
23%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion212 decks947 decks
19%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion126 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
19%inclusion182 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion171 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion171 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion169 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Capricopian
17%inclusion164 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion152 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
15%inclusion145 decks945 decks
10%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
15%inclusion55 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
14%inclusion132 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion132 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion126 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
13%inclusion121 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion116 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
11%inclusion108 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion107 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
11%inclusion103 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion98 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion92 decks947 decks
-16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
10%inclusion91 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion91 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.4%inclusion89 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.4%inclusion89 decks947 decks
-13%synergy
Incubation Druid
9.2%inclusion87 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
47%inclusion442 decks947 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion414 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion374 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion367 decks947 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
35%inclusion327 decks947 decks
32%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion324 decks947 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion313 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
31%inclusion298 decks947 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion282 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion259 decks947 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion257 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
27%inclusion255 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion236 decks947 decks
23%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
23%inclusion221 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion184 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion173 decks947 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion161 decks947 decks
-6%synergy
Drown in Dreams
15%inclusion141 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion136 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion135 decks947 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion132 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion118 decks947 decks
-4%synergy
Icy Blast
12%inclusion110 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion105 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion105 decks947 decks
-6%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion105 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion105 decks947 decks
-12%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion102 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion101 decks947 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion94 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion93 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
9.0%inclusion85 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.9%inclusion84 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Denial
8.2%inclusion71 decks870 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
7.5%inclusion71 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.5%inclusion71 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.4%inclusion70 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.3%inclusion69 decks947 decks
-3%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.0%inclusion66 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.0%inclusion66 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.2%inclusion59 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.1%inclusion58 decks947 decks
-3%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.0%inclusion57 decks947 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.8%inclusion55 decks947 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.7%inclusion54 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Logic Knot
5.7%inclusion54 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.5%inclusion52 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Death Denied
5.5%inclusion52 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion51 decks947 decks
-2%synergy
Even the Score
5.3%inclusion50 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45%inclusion423 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion417 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion362 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Profane Command
37%inclusion347 decks947 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion307 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion302 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion297 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
27%inclusion258 decks947 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spring
26%inclusion243 decks947 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion219 decks947 decks
21%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion73 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion188 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion142 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion124 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion120 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Open into Wonder
12%inclusion117 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion107 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion102 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion101 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion90 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion83 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.7%inclusion75 decks859 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
-0%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.2%inclusion78 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.2%inclusion78 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.0%inclusion76 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion73 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.5%inclusion71 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion70 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.3%inclusion69 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.3%inclusion69 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.0%inclusion66 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.9%inclusion65 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
6.8%inclusion64 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.5%inclusion62 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
6.0%inclusion57 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion52 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Primal Might
5.3%inclusion50 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion49 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
46%inclusion432 decks947 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion376 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion315 decks947 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion247 decks947 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
21%inclusion162 decks787 decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion90 decks947 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion74 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.9%inclusion65 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.2%inclusion59 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.6%inclusion53 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
5.1%inclusion48 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion450 decks947 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion387 decks947 decks
36%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion243 decks734 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion191 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion179 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion155 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion132 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion65 decks495 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion119 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion116 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
12%inclusion112 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion94 decks798 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion98 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion93 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
9.0%inclusion85 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
8.8%inclusion64 decks727 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.8%inclusion83 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.3%inclusion79 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.2%inclusion78 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.1%inclusion77 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.9%inclusion75 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Lattice Library
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.8%inclusion64 decks947 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.5%inclusion52 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.3%inclusion50 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.4%inclusion89 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion123 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.9%inclusion65 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion479 decks947 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion296 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion291 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion238 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion210 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21%inclusion199 decks947 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion193 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion178 decks947 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion145 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion109 decks872 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion109 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion104 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion103 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion93 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion86 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.6%inclusion63 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion69 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion58 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion51 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion51 decks947 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion50 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion890 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion738 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
56%inclusion534 decks947 decks
53%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion176 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion140 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion134 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion117 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion109 decks947 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion104 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion99 decks947 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion74 decks734 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion95 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion91 decks947 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion78 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.0%inclusion76 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion74 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.2%inclusion68 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion61 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion57 decks947 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion54 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion915 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion898 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion897 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion884 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
65%inclusion612 decks947 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
62%inclusion587 decks947 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion575 decks947 decks
15%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion501 decks947 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion467 decks947 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion444 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Opulent Palace
46%inclusion438 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
46%inclusion433 decks947 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion427 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion422 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion414 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion405 decks947 decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion373 decks947 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion328 decks947 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion297 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion294 decks947 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion290 decks947 decks
-0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion277 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion277 decks947 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion234 decks947 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion192 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion187 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion185 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion185 decks947 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion172 decks947 decks
13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion172 decks947 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion164 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion160 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion153 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion148 decks947 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion147 decks947 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion146 decks947 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion133 decks947 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion133 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion128 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion125 decks947 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion124 decks947 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion112 decks947 decks
-1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion109 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion107 decks947 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion106 decks947 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion102 decks947 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion100 decks947 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion96 decks947 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion94 decks947 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion91 decks937 decks
2%synergy
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