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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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Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
94%synergy
Freed from the Real
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Genesis Hydra
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Primordial Hydra
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Finale of Revelation
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Doubling Season
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Curse of the Swine
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Branching Evolution
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Hooded Hydra
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Seedborn Muse
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Vastwood Hydra
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Voracious Hydra
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Protean Hydra
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Altered Ego
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
The Goose Mother
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Gyre Sage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ouroboroid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Badgermole Cub
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Capricopian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Runic Armasaur
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bane of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Genius
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Abrupt Decay
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Silkguard
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Gridlock
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Spasm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Plasm Capture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Power Sink
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Ram Through
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Deathsprout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Berserk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Summons
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Profane Command
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Villainous Wealth
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Awaken the Woods
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Animist's Awakening
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Open into Wonder
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Gaze of Granite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Pest Infestation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Braingeyser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Breakthrough
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Portent of Calamity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Give // Take
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mind Grind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pick Your Poison
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Springleaf Parade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Sphere Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hydra's Growth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Parallel Lives
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Split
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Frogify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Food Chain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Song of the Dryads
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Asceticism
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Levitation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Opulent Palace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Willowrush Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Wastewood Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Blooming Marsh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
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