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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
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion131 decks153 decks
81%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
87%inclusion133 decks153 decks
80%synergy
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion124 decks153 decks
73%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion118 decks153 decks
73%synergy
Primordial Hydra
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
69%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion103 decks153 decks
63%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
67%inclusion103 decks153 decks
63%synergy
Doubling Season
69%inclusion105 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion109 decks153 decks
54%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
65%inclusion99 decks153 decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion96 decks153 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
52%synergy
Finale of Revelation
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion89 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion89 decks153 decks
53%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
52%synergy
Hungering Hydra
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
53%synergy
The Goose Mother
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Seedborn Muse
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
49%synergy
Genesis Hydra
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
49%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion78 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion78 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Protean Hydra
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Capricopian
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Warden of the Grove
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-17%synergy
Tyrant Guard
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-14%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Call
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Syncopate
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Dreams
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Power Sink
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Spell Burst
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Change of Plans
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Profane Command
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Mind Spring
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Mind into Matter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Open into Wonder
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Mind Grind
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Procrastinate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Regrowth
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
21%synergy
The Earth Crystal
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Mana Reflection
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Mana Bloom
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Good
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion141 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion123 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion152 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion151 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion149 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion145 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion92 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion86 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Zagoth Triome
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
3%synergy
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