Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized X Spells

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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13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Hobbit Hole
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The Notary Hobbits
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion206 decks233 decks
84%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion204 decks233 decks
81%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion180 decks233 decks
73%synergy
Exsanguinate
77%inclusion180 decks233 decks
69%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
69%inclusion160 decks233 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
69%inclusion161 decks233 decks
65%synergy
Voracious Hydra
65%inclusion152 decks233 decks
61%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65%inclusion151 decks233 decks
60%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion149 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
62%inclusion144 decks233 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
52%synergy
Doubling Season
61%inclusion142 decks233 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Swine
60%inclusion140 decks233 decks
55%synergy
Finale of Revelation
57%inclusion132 decks233 decks
53%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
55%inclusion127 decks233 decks
47%synergy
Animist's Awakening
55%inclusion127 decks233 decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
53%inclusion124 decks233 decks
49%synergy
Hungering Hydra
53%inclusion123 decks233 decks
49%synergy
The Goose Mother
52%inclusion120 decks233 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion119 decks233 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion92 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion47 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
49%inclusion115 decks233 decks
44%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
47%inclusion109 decks233 decks
43%synergy
Genesis Hydra
47%inclusion109 decks233 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion107 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
45%inclusion105 decks233 decks
42%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
43%inclusion101 decks233 decks
40%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
42%inclusion97 decks233 decks
39%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
39%inclusion91 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion90 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Protean Hydra
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
30%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Nexos
31%inclusion73 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Hooded Hydra
29%inclusion67 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion66 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
24%inclusion56 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Managorger Hydra
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
23%inclusion54 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Capricopian
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-13%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
-13%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion101 decks233 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion99 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion92 decks233 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion80 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion71 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion61 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion58 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Syncopate
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Putrefy
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
-11%synergy
Biomass Mutation
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Death Denied
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Burst
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Even the Score
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Logic Knot
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion107 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion95 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Profane Command
39%inclusion92 decks233 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion91 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion88 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion66 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Mind Spring
26%inclusion61 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Mind into Matter
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Mathemagics
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Open the Way
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Mind Grind
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Distorting Wake
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
45%inclusion106 decks233 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion61 decks233 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Cube
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
47%inclusion109 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
34%inclusion65 decks193 decks
29%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Mana Reflection
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Lattice Library
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Loading Zone
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion119 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion58 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion216 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion182 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
61%inclusion142 decks233 decks
57%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion229 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion227 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion223 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion221 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
62%inclusion145 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
61%inclusion142 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion136 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion131 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion115 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Opulent Palace
48%inclusion113 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion108 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion102 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion102 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion101 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion95 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion79 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion71 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion66 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
-0%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-10%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
3%synergy
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