Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion79 decks102 decks
73%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
77%inclusion79 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
67%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Finale of Devastation
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Bloom Tender
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Villainous Wealth
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Primordial Hydra
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Walking Ballista
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Doubling Season
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Delighted Halfling
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion79 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
54%synergy
Force of Will
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Nyxbloom Ancient
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Voracious Hydra
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Hungering Hydra
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
33%synergy
The Goose Mother
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Genesis Hydra
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Hooded Hydra
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Nexos
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Protean Hydra
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Badgermole Cub
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Capricopian
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Gyre Sage
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Kiora's Follower
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Worldly Tutor
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Chord of Calling
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Condescend
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Syncopate
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-0%synergy
Even the Score
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Curse of the Swine
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Finale of Revelation
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Awaken the Woods
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mind into Matter
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Profane Command
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-22%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mind Grind
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Parade
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Hardened Scales
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion98 decks102 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
82%synergy
Bayou
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion91 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion90 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
88%inclusion90 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Island
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Zagoth Triome
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
39%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-27%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
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