Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget 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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Freed from the Real
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Finale of Revelation
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Hungering Hydra
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Curse of the Swine
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Villainous Wealth
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Profane Command
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
25%synergy
The Goose Mother
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Mind Spring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Primo, the Unbounded
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Primordial Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Genesis Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Voracious Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Hooded Hydra
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Altered Ego
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Nexos
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Gyre Sage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ochre Jelly
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Pterafractyl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slumbering Trudge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tyrant Guard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Endless One
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Thassa's Intervention
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Syncopate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Condescend
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Putrefy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Icy Blast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Genius
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Death Denied
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Biomass Mutation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Spectral Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Clash of Wills
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Divergent Equation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gridlock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Test
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Death Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Logic Knot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Serene Sunset
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Unbury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Open into Wonder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Gaze of Granite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Procrastinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind into Matter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Distorting Wake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thirsting Roots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Migration Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Open the Way
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Harness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lattice Library
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lost in the Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mana Bloom
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Loading Zone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Kishla Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Golgari Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Opulent Palace
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Hollow
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Twilight Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sodden Verdure
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Titan's Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Gardens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Breeding Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Sinister Hideout
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vernal Fen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
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