Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized Ramp

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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Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Freed from the Real
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Exsanguinate
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Voracious Hydra
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Doubling Season
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Animist's Awakening
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Finale of Revelation
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Walking Ballista
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Hungering Hydra
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Bloom Tender
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Genesis Hydra
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Protean Hydra
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Managorger Hydra
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Hooded Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sporocyst
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Tervigon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Condescend
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Syncopate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Diviner's Portent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Icy Blast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Even the Score
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Change of Plans
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Denial
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Profane Command
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Awaken the Woods
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mind Spring
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Wildest Dreams
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Open into Wonder
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mind Grind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Wave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Abstract Performance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Doubling Cube
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Parallel Lives
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Burgeoning
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lattice Library
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Cosmic Crucible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Hardened Scales
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Baxter Building
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Opulent Palace
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Bayou
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
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