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
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion173 decks199 decks
82%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
86%inclusion172 decks199 decks
80%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion153 decks199 decks
73%synergy
Exsanguinate
78%inclusion155 decks199 decks
70%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
69%inclusion138 decks199 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
66%inclusion132 decks199 decks
62%synergy
Voracious Hydra
63%inclusion125 decks199 decks
59%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion128 decks199 decks
58%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
62%inclusion123 decks199 decks
57%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
60%inclusion120 decks199 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion136 decks199 decks
52%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion116 decks199 decks
53%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion115 decks199 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
57%inclusion114 decks199 decks
50%synergy
Finale of Revelation
57%inclusion114 decks199 decks
54%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
55%inclusion109 decks199 decks
51%synergy
The Goose Mother
52%inclusion104 decks199 decks
49%synergy
Animist's Awakening
52%inclusion103 decks199 decks
47%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion100 decks199 decks
46%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion100 decks199 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion82 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion82 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Hungering Hydra
50%inclusion100 decks199 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
47%inclusion94 decks199 decks
44%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
45%inclusion90 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
44%inclusion87 decks199 decks
33%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
42%inclusion84 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion77 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
38%inclusion75 decks199 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
34%inclusion67 decks199 decks
31%synergy
Protean Hydra
34%inclusion67 decks199 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion63 decks199 decks
29%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Hooded Hydra
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion49 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion49 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Managorger Hydra
24%inclusion47 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion46 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
20%inclusion40 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Capricopian
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-13%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
-14%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion82 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
35%inclusion70 decks199 decks
33%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion66 decks199 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion56 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Syncopate
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Power Sink
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Putrefy
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Death Denied
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Burst
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
-8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion92 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
40%inclusion79 decks199 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion79 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion72 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion66 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion63 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spring
25%inclusion50 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion47 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion45 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Mind into Matter
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Mind Grind
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Distorting Wake
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
46%inclusion91 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion77 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
16%inclusion28 decks173 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
47%inclusion94 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion72 decks199 decks
31%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Mana Reflection
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Lattice Library
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Loading Zone
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion100 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion61 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion186 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion161 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
61%inclusion121 decks199 decks
57%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion195 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion194 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion192 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion188 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion125 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion119 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion119 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion109 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion99 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion89 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion87 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion82 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion80 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion46 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion46 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Wastewood Verge
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
-12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
2%synergy
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