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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Owlin Spiralmancer
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion646 decks779 decks
78%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
84%inclusion654 decks779 decks
78%synergy
Freed from the Real
75%inclusion583 decks779 decks
71%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion568 decks779 decks
65%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
63%inclusion491 decks779 decks
61%synergy
Primordial Hydra
65%inclusion503 decks779 decks
60%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
65%inclusion509 decks779 decks
59%synergy
Voracious Hydra
62%inclusion481 decks779 decks
58%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
60%inclusion469 decks779 decks
56%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
58%inclusion454 decks779 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion529 decks779 decks
51%synergy
Doubling Season
59%inclusion460 decks779 decks
52%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion451 decks779 decks
52%synergy
Hungering Hydra
55%inclusion431 decks779 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
54%inclusion424 decks779 decks
47%synergy
Animist's Awakening
54%inclusion424 decks779 decks
50%synergy
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion420 decks779 decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
52%inclusion407 decks779 decks
48%synergy
Genesis Hydra
50%inclusion393 decks779 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion390 decks779 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion345 decks779 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion337 decks779 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion321 decks779 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion285 decks779 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion263 decks779 decks
21%synergy
Seedborn Muse
30%inclusion235 decks779 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion181 decks779 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion163 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion148 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion93 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion390 decks779 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
49%inclusion383 decks779 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion374 decks779 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion362 decks779 decks
36%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion358 decks779 decks
43%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
45%inclusion349 decks779 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
44%inclusion341 decks779 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion336 decks779 decks
14%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
41%inclusion317 decks779 decks
37%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
34%inclusion267 decks779 decks
32%synergy
Hooded Hydra
34%inclusion263 decks779 decks
30%synergy
Protean Hydra
33%inclusion258 decks779 decks
31%synergy
Nexos
31%inclusion240 decks779 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion233 decks779 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion225 decks779 decks
18%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
29%inclusion223 decks779 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion209 decks779 decks
22%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion192 decks779 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
25%inclusion192 decks779 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
24%inclusion190 decks779 decks
22%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion85 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion164 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
20%inclusion158 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion138 decks779 decks
2%synergy
Capricopian
18%inclusion137 decks779 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion135 decks779 decks
15%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion134 decks779 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion132 decks774 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion124 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
15%inclusion118 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion111 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion101 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
12%inclusion97 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion96 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion96 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion95 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion83 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
10%inclusion79 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion77 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion76 decks779 decks
-13%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion75 decks779 decks
-16%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.4%inclusion73 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.2%inclusion72 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Warden of the Grove
9.2%inclusion63 decks684 decks
7%synergy
Incubation Druid
9.0%inclusion70 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Feral Hydra
8.7%inclusion68 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
8.5%inclusion66 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion373 decks779 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion349 decks779 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion312 decks779 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion308 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
35%inclusion276 decks779 decks
33%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion266 decks779 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion261 decks779 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion238 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion237 decks779 decks
25%synergy
Condescend
28%inclusion219 decks779 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion215 decks779 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Call
27%inclusion213 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Syncopate
27%inclusion209 decks779 decks
25%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion192 decks779 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion147 decks779 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion139 decks779 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion135 decks779 decks
-4%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion116 decks779 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Dreams
15%inclusion116 decks779 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion110 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion106 decks779 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion95 decks779 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion90 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion89 decks779 decks
-13%synergy
Icy Blast
11%inclusion87 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion86 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion75 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion73 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion70 decks779 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Burst
8.5%inclusion66 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.2%inclusion64 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion63 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion62 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.5%inclusion52 decks695 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.2%inclusion56 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.8%inclusion53 decks779 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.7%inclusion52 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.7%inclusion52 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Logic Knot
6.5%inclusion51 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
6.2%inclusion48 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.0%inclusion47 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.9%inclusion46 decks779 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.8%inclusion45 decks779 decks
-2%synergy
Even the Score
5.5%inclusion43 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.3%inclusion41 decks779 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion40 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion39 decks779 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
45%inclusion351 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion349 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion302 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Profane Command
38%inclusion294 decks779 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion262 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion254 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion250 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion215 decks779 decks
21%synergy
Mind Spring
27%inclusion214 decks779 decks
25%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion184 decks779 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion161 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion120 decks779 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion100 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion94 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Open into Wonder
12%inclusion92 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion87 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion79 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion78 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.5%inclusion74 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.4%inclusion73 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion70 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.9%inclusion69 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.9%inclusion69 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.8%inclusion60 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.3%inclusion65 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.0%inclusion62 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.8%inclusion61 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion58 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion58 decks779 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.3%inclusion57 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
7.3%inclusion57 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion55 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion53 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.5%inclusion51 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
6.0%inclusion47 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion45 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion41 decks779 decks
2%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.3%inclusion41 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
47%inclusion367 decks779 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion306 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion262 decks779 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion205 decks779 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion120 decks609 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.0%inclusion70 decks779 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion63 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.7%inclusion60 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.2%inclusion48 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.0%inclusion47 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
5.3%inclusion41 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
49%inclusion382 decks779 decks
38%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion322 decks779 decks
37%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion181 decks554 decks
28%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion148 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion145 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion131 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion112 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion101 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion97 decks776 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
12%inclusion94 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion74 decks621 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion34 decks299 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion82 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion54 decks547 decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.5%inclusion74 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.4%inclusion73 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.9%inclusion69 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
8.9%inclusion69 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion60 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.6%inclusion59 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.4%inclusion58 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion49 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion44 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.4%inclusion42 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.3%inclusion41 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
5.3%inclusion41 decks779 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.1%inclusion40 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Asceticism
5.0%inclusion39 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion75 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
14%inclusion106 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.3%inclusion65 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion392 decks779 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion249 decks779 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion237 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion198 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion186 decks779 decks
14%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21%inclusion161 decks779 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion160 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion144 decks779 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion118 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion91 decks697 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion90 decks776 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion89 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion80 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.5%inclusion66 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.1%inclusion63 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion54 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion43 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion43 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.0%inclusion39 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion728 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion605 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
55%inclusion432 decks779 decks
52%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion144 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion118 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion115 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion98 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion92 decks779 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion86 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion82 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion55 decks554 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.5%inclusion74 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion64 decks779 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.1%inclusion63 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion57 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion55 decks779 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion51 decks779 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion51 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion40 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion750 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion738 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion736 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion725 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
65%inclusion505 decks779 decks
18%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
62%inclusion482 decks779 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion475 decks779 decks
16%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion416 decks779 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion387 decks779 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion371 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Opulent Palace
47%inclusion365 decks779 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion361 decks779 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion354 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
45%inclusion353 decks779 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion348 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion335 decks779 decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion311 decks779 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion273 decks779 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion243 decks779 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion242 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion234 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion220 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion214 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion201 decks779 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion170 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion153 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion152 decks779 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion152 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion151 decks779 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion138 decks779 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion133 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion130 decks779 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion130 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion125 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion119 decks779 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion115 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion112 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion111 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion111 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion105 decks779 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion104 decks779 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion98 decks779 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion94 decks779 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion90 decks779 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion89 decks779 decks
-11%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion87 decks779 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion84 decks779 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion81 decks779 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malady
10%inclusion79 decks779 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion78 decks779 decks
-14%synergy
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