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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
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion141 decks163 decks
82%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion143 decks163 decks
81%synergy
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion132 decks163 decks
73%synergy
Freed from the Real
76%inclusion124 decks163 decks
72%synergy
Primordial Hydra
72%inclusion117 decks163 decks
68%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
66%inclusion107 decks163 decks
63%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
67%inclusion109 decks163 decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
67%inclusion109 decks163 decks
62%synergy
Voracious Hydra
66%inclusion107 decks163 decks
62%synergy
Doubling Season
68%inclusion111 decks163 decks
61%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion116 decks163 decks
55%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
58%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion98 decks163 decks
53%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
60%inclusion98 decks163 decks
56%synergy
Finale of Revelation
60%inclusion97 decks163 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion95 decks163 decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion95 decks163 decks
53%synergy
The Goose Mother
58%inclusion95 decks163 decks
55%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion94 decks163 decks
47%synergy
Hungering Hydra
56%inclusion92 decks163 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion48 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
53%inclusion87 decks163 decks
50%synergy
Genesis Hydra
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
48%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
48%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion83 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion82 decks163 decks
46%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
44%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
43%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
40%inclusion66 decks163 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
37%inclusion61 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion56 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Hooded Hydra
34%inclusion56 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Managorger Hydra
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Capricopian
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-17%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-14%synergy
Ochre Jelly
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion75 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion71 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion64 decks163 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Call
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Condescend
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
-11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
53%inclusion87 decks163 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion77 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
44%inclusion72 decks163 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Mind Spring
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Open into Wonder
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Doppelgang
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Mind Grind
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
2%synergy
Procrastinate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
53%inclusion86 decks163 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Mana Reflection
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion64 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion41 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion151 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion131 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
66%inclusion107 decks163 decks
62%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion162 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion161 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion159 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion153 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion99 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
59%inclusion96 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion94 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion88 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion82 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion74 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion71 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion66 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
-11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
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