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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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Geometer's Arthropod
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
85%inclusion123 decks144 decks
81%synergy
Primordial Hydra
77%inclusion111 decks144 decks
73%synergy
Voracious Hydra
72%inclusion103 decks144 decks
67%synergy
Doubling Season
74%inclusion107 decks144 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
71%inclusion102 decks144 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
64%synergy
The Ozolith
66%inclusion95 decks144 decks
60%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
65%inclusion93 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
53%synergy
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Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion86 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion86 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Villainous Wealth
59%inclusion85 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Branching Evolution
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
52%synergy
The Goose Mother
55%inclusion79 decks144 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion63 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Genesis Hydra
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Protean Hydra
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Hooded Hydra
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Managorger Hydra
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Nexos
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Capricopian
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Badgermole Cub
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Tervigon
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Call
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Syncopate
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Icy Blast
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Power Sink
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Death Denied
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Animist's Awakening
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Open into Wonder
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Braingeyser
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Reunion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
40%synergy
The Earth Crystal
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Parallel Lives
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Hardened Scales
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Lattice Library
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Loading Zone
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion133 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion106 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
57%inclusion82 decks144 decks
53%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion134 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion131 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion128 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion123 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion116 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
78%inclusion112 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion106 decks144 decks
60%synergy
Bayou
73%inclusion105 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Underground Sea
72%inclusion104 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Zagoth Triome
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion93 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion91 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion79 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Opulent Palace
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
-18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-25%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-20%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
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