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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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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Baxter Building
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Freed from the Real
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Primordial Hydra
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
76%inclusion70 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
70%synergy
Voracious Hydra
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
70%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
67%synergy
Exsanguinate
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Hungering Hydra
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
61%synergy
The Goose Mother
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Genesis Hydra
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Doubling Season
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
57%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Branching Evolution
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Protean Hydra
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Nexos
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Hooded Hydra
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Managorger Hydra
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Gyre Sage
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Mockingbird
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Dreams
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Power Sink
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Denial
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Death Denied
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Spell Burst
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Deathsprout
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Revelation
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Profane Command
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mind Spring
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Open into Wonder
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mind into Matter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Primal Might
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Mana Reflection
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lattice Library
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Bayou
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
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