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%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Finale of Devastation
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Exsanguinate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Walking Ballista
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blue Sun's Zenith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Doubling Season
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Primordial Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Voracious Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Genesis Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hooded Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hungering Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Goose Mother
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Gyre Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Badgermole Cub
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nexos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Beast Whisperer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Chord of Calling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Trickbind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Burst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shred Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Even the Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Broken Ambitions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Condescend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Death Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stifle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unsubstantiate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Villainous Wealth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Awaken the Woods
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mind Grind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mind Spring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Animist's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Profane Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Open the Way
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tooth and Nail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Twist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Regrowth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Staff of Domination
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
The Great Henge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
66%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
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wastewood Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opulent Palace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
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