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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%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion131 decks146 decks
83%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion126 decks146 decks
82%synergy
Primordial Hydra
77%inclusion113 decks146 decks
73%synergy
Doubling Season
75%inclusion109 decks146 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion104 decks146 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
69%inclusion101 decks146 decks
65%synergy
Hungering Hydra
67%inclusion98 decks146 decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
61%synergy
The Ozolith
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
60%synergy
Exsanguinate
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
53%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
60%inclusion87 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion86 decks146 decks
52%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
58%inclusion84 decks146 decks
51%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
55%inclusion81 decks146 decks
52%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion81 decks146 decks
52%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
51%synergy
The Goose Mother
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
51%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion79 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
53%inclusion78 decks146 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Genesis Hydra
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion59 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion53 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Managorger Hydra
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Nexos
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Feral Hydra
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Badgermole Cub
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Call
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Syncopate
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Condescend
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Denial
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Icy Blast
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Power Sink
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Animist's Awakening
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion60 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion56 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Woods
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
-14%synergy
Open the Way
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Mind into Matter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Open into Wonder
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Braingeyser
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
47%inclusion68 decks146 decks
41%synergy
The Earth Crystal
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Cube
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Parallel Lives
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Lattice Library
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion60 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion134 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion109 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
58%inclusion85 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion137 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion134 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion132 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion126 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion117 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
77%inclusion113 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion108 decks146 decks
60%synergy
Bayou
73%inclusion107 decks146 decks
59%synergy
Underground Sea
73%inclusion106 decks146 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Zagoth Triome
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion94 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion93 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion92 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion81 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Opulent Palace
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-25%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
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