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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
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mind into Matter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion121 decks141 decks
81%synergy
Primordial Hydra
78%inclusion110 decks141 decks
74%synergy
Doubling Season
75%inclusion106 decks141 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
68%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
64%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion93 decks141 decks
61%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
52%synergy
Branching Evolution
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
48%synergy
Villainous Wealth
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
52%synergy
The Goose Mother
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Genesis Hydra
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Managorger Hydra
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Nexos
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Badgermole Cub
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Tervigon
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Call
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Icy Blast
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Death Denied
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Power Sink
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Animist's Awakening
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Curse of the Swine
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
-12%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spring
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Open into Wonder
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Germination Practicum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Braingeyser
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Regrowth
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
40%synergy
The Earth Crystal
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Emerald Medallion
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Hardened Scales
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Lattice Library
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion130 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion105 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
55%inclusion77 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion132 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion123 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion115 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion113 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion105 decks141 decks
61%synergy
Bayou
74%inclusion104 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Underground Sea
72%inclusion102 decks141 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion95 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion79 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
-14%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
-18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-24%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-21%synergy
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