Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Hydroid Krasis
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Freed from the Real
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Primordial Hydra
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Exsanguinate
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Finale of Revelation
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Doubling Season
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Hungering Hydra
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Voracious Hydra
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Seedborn Muse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Bloom Tender
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Genesis Hydra
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Walking Ballista
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Hooded Hydra
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Protean Hydra
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Goose Mother
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Nexos
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Altered Ego
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Absorbing Man
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Managorger Hydra
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tervigon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Pensive Professor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Abrupt Decay
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Condescend
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Icy Blast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spell Burst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Power Sink
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Death Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Profane Command
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Animist's Awakening
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Villainous Wealth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Awaken the Woods
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mind Spring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Doppelgang
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Open into Wonder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mathemagics
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mind Grind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Braingeyser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Applied Geometry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind into Matter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Breakthrough
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
28%synergy
The Great Henge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
The Ten Rings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Harness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Zagoth Triome
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Wastewood Verge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
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