Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Ramp

Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Owlin Spiralmancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Proctor's Gaze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Genesis Hydra
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Villainous Wealth
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Hungering Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Inspiring Call
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Mind Spring
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Goose Mother
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Profane Command
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Voracious Hydra
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Hooded Hydra
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Nexos
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Primordial Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Altered Ego
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Capricopian
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ochre Jelly
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Protean Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Heroes' Bane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Surveyor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trailtracker Scout
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kiora's Follower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Studious First-Year
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Warden of the Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Brawn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Condescend
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Putrefy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Syncopate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Biomass Mutation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Death Denied
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Diviner's Portent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Even the Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Signature Slam
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Disembowel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Death Wind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Logic Knot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Serene Sunset
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Gaze of Granite
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Revelation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mass Manipulation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wildest Dreams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Open into Wonder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Open the Way
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Portent of Calamity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Find // Finality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Multiple Choice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overrun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Broken Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fractal Harness
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Branching Evolution
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mana Bloom
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Mana Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lattice Library
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Primal Empathy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Druid Class
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Spelunking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ether
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Thornwood Falls
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Jungle Hollow
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vernal Fen
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Viridescent Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy