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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Mind into Matter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pemmin's Aura
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Freed from the Real
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
71%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
70%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Finale of Devastation
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Walking Ballista
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Bloom Tender
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Villainous Wealth
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Doubling Season
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Primordial Hydra
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Animist's Awakening
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion72 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Voracious Hydra
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Seedborn Muse
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
28%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Hungering Hydra
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Genesis Hydra
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Hooded Hydra
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Nexos
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Protean Hydra
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Badgermole Cub
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Managorger Hydra
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Gyre Sage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Blue Sun's Zenith
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Veil of Summer
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Crop Rotation
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Chord of Calling
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Condescend
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Genius
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Even the Score
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Denial
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Revelation
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Awaken the Woods
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Profane Command
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spring
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Open the Way
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
82%synergy
Bayou
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Forest
84%inclusion71 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Island
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
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