Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Freed from the Real
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Bloom Tender
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Sylvan Library
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Crop Rotation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Seedborn Muse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Exsanguinate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Flusterstorm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Delighted Halfling
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Primordial Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Mockingbird
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Hungering Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Formidable Speaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Genesis Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arbor Elf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hooded Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Voracious Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Collector Ouphe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Beast Whisperer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Worldly Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Veil of Summer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Pact
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Revival
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Autumn's Veil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Abrupt Decay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Trickbind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Defend the Rider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Green Sun's Zenith
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Villainous Wealth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Grind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Swine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Animist's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Profane Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Revelation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tooth and Nail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Twist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Open the Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Ten Rings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Doubling Season
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Branching Evolution
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirri's Guile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Burgeoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Gaea's Cradle
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Breeding Pool
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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