Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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The Ten Rings
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Freed from the Real
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
90%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Revelation
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Villainous Wealth
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Voracious Hydra
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Bloom Tender
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Curse of the Swine
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Walking Ballista
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Goldvein Hydra
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
39%synergy
The Goose Mother
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Genesis Hydra
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Hungering Hydra
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Nexos
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Protean Hydra
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Incubation Druid
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Hooded Hydra
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Managorger Hydra
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Dreams
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Condescend
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Genius
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Power Sink
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Icy Blast
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Denial
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Death Denied
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Profane Command
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Spring
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Awaken the Woods
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mind Grind
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Open the Way
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Braingeyser
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Machinations
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Dig Up
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Zagoth Triome
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Opulent Palace
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Deathcap Glade
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Mire
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
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