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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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Glamdring, Foe-hammer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Inside Information
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Glava, Five-Advents Mage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Notary Hobbits
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Necklace of Girion
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion141 decks156 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion137 decks156 decks
83%synergy
Primordial Hydra
79%inclusion123 decks156 decks
75%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
73%inclusion114 decks156 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion110 decks156 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion109 decks156 decks
66%synergy
Doubling Season
73%inclusion114 decks156 decks
66%synergy
Hungering Hydra
64%inclusion100 decks156 decks
60%synergy
The Ozolith
65%inclusion102 decks156 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion102 decks156 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
62%inclusion96 decks156 decks
54%synergy
Villainous Wealth
61%inclusion95 decks156 decks
46%synergy
Branching Evolution
60%inclusion94 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
59%inclusion92 decks156 decks
53%synergy
The Goose Mother
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Swine
55%inclusion86 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion83 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
53%inclusion83 decks156 decks
49%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
53%inclusion83 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion81 decks156 decks
47%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
51%inclusion80 decks156 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion68 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Genesis Hydra
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
38%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
38%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Protean Hydra
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
35%inclusion54 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Hooded Hydra
34%inclusion53 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Nexos
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Managorger Hydra
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Capricopian
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Tervigon
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Condescend
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Syncopate
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
-13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Icy Blast
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Power Sink
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Death Denied
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-11%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Spell Burst
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Even the Score
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Logic Knot
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
51%inclusion80 decks156 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion78 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion78 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Revelation
44%inclusion68 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion66 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Awaken the Woods
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Profane Command
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Way
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Mathemagics
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Mind into Matter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Open into Wonder
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Braingeyser
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Genesis Wave
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
45%inclusion70 decks156 decks
39%synergy
The Earth Crystal
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Parallel Lives
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Lattice Library
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Burgeoning
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
-6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion142 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion114 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
51%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion148 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion147 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Island
92%inclusion143 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion137 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion126 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
78%inclusion122 decks156 decks
30%synergy
Tropical Island
75%inclusion117 decks156 decks
61%synergy
Bayou
75%inclusion117 decks156 decks
61%synergy
Underground Sea
73%inclusion114 decks156 decks
60%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion110 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion104 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion104 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion102 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion102 decks156 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54%inclusion84 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion78 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion70 decks156 decks
-11%synergy
Opulent Palace
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
-15%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
-19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
-24%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
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