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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Owlin Spiralmancer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion160 decks185 decks
82%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
86%inclusion159 decks185 decks
79%synergy
Freed from the Real
78%inclusion144 decks185 decks
74%synergy
Exsanguinate
78%inclusion145 decks185 decks
71%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
69%inclusion127 decks185 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
68%inclusion125 decks185 decks
63%synergy
Voracious Hydra
64%inclusion119 decks185 decks
60%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
62%inclusion115 decks185 decks
58%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion118 decks185 decks
58%synergy
Curse of the Swine
61%inclusion113 decks185 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion125 decks185 decks
51%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
61%inclusion112 decks185 decks
55%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion108 decks185 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
58%inclusion108 decks185 decks
51%synergy
Finale of Revelation
58%inclusion108 decks185 decks
55%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion108 decks185 decks
54%synergy
Animist's Awakening
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
50%synergy
The Goose Mother
54%inclusion100 decks185 decks
50%synergy
Hungering Hydra
53%inclusion98 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion79 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Genesis Hydra
49%inclusion90 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
48%inclusion88 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
43%inclusion80 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
41%inclusion75 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion71 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Protean Hydra
37%inclusion68 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Nexos
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Hooded Hydra
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Managorger Hydra
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-12%synergy
Capricopian
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Sporocyst
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-13%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Kiora's Follower
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion80 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion67 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Condescend
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Syncopate
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
20%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
-12%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Death Denied
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Change of Plans
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Logic Knot
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Even the Score
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47%inclusion87 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Profane Command
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Spring
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Mind into Matter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Pest Infestation
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Gaze of Granite
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
47%inclusion87 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
19%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion89 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Hardened Scales
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion93 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion171 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion146 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
62%inclusion115 decks185 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion181 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion180 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion178 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion176 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion116 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
58%inclusion108 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion108 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion95 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion85 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion82 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
44%inclusion82 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion80 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion80 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion77 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion75 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
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