Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized Midrange

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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The Great Henge
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The One Ring
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The Earth Crystal
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Burgeoning
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Cavern of Souls
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City of Brass
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Underground Sea
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Bayou
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Woodland Cemetery
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Hinterland Harbor
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Bloodstained Mire
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Windswept Heath
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Yavimaya Coast
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Darkbore Pathway
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Gemstone Caverns
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