Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Nexos
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Primordial Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Eternal Witness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Walking Ballista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Hooded Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Protean Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Tervigon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Managorger Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Hungering Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
The Goose Mother
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Voracious Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Instants
Syncopate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Power Sink
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Condescend
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Genius
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spell Burst
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Abrupt Decay
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Even the Score
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Noxious Revival
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Death Wind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Serene Sunset
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Sorceries
Green Sun's Zenith
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Three Visits
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Finale of Revelation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
71%synergy
Exsanguinate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Cultivate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Villainous Wealth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Gaze of Granite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Awaken the Woods
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mass Manipulation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Finale of Devastation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Animist's Awakening
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Profane Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Open the Way
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Doubling Season
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Freed from the Real
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Steely Resolve
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mana Reflection
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Primal Vigor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Elemental Bond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-21%synergy
Golgari Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Simic Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
52%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
52%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
64%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
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