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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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Owlin Spiralmancer
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion153 decks175 decks
83%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion155 decks175 decks
82%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion135 decks175 decks
73%synergy
Exsanguinate
79%inclusion139 decks175 decks
72%synergy
Primordial Hydra
73%inclusion128 decks175 decks
69%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
67%inclusion117 decks175 decks
64%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
69%inclusion120 decks175 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion117 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
67%inclusion117 decks175 decks
62%synergy
Doubling Season
67%inclusion118 decks175 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
73%inclusion127 decks175 decks
56%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
66%inclusion115 decks175 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
61%inclusion107 decks175 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
54%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
56%synergy
The Goose Mother
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
56%synergy
Finale of Revelation
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
55%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion101 decks175 decks
52%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion99 decks175 decks
46%synergy
Hungering Hydra
57%inclusion99 decks175 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion76 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion93 decks175 decks
50%synergy
Genesis Hydra
52%inclusion91 decks175 decks
48%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
52%inclusion91 decks175 decks
48%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion89 decks175 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
48%inclusion84 decks175 decks
45%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion66 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Nexos
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
32%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
29%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
29%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Capricopian
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Ochre Jelly
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Call
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Condescend
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Syncopate
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Dreams
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Power Sink
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Death Denied
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Spell Burst
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Even the Score
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
53%inclusion93 decks175 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion83 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
40%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Mind Spring
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Mind into Matter
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Open into Wonder
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Doppelgang
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
52%inclusion91 decks175 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
42%inclusion57 decks137 decks
37%synergy
Mana Reflection
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Lattice Library
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion66 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion163 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion140 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion114 decks175 decks
61%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion174 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion171 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion169 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion166 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion107 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Opulent Palace
51%inclusion90 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion86 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion79 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion73 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion61 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
2%synergy
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