Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Geometer's Arthropod
29%inclusion116 decks397 decks
27%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
25%inclusion107 decks423 decks
23%synergy
Mind into Matter
24%inclusion95 decks399 decks
21%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion97 decks423 decks
21%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion92 decks423 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion1.21K decks1.36K decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion1.18K decks1.36K decks
82%synergy
Primordial Hydra
71%inclusion968 decks1.36K decks
67%synergy
Voracious Hydra
69%inclusion938 decks1.36K decks
65%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
67%inclusion913 decks1.36K decks
63%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion959 decks1.36K decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion897 decks1.36K decks
61%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
68%inclusion923 decks1.36K decks
61%synergy
Hungering Hydra
64%inclusion864 decks1.36K decks
59%synergy
Animist's Awakening
62%inclusion838 decks1.36K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
70%inclusion949 decks1.36K decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Swine
63%inclusion851 decks1.36K decks
57%synergy
The Goose Mother
60%inclusion813 decks1.36K decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
59%inclusion805 decks1.36K decks
56%synergy
Doubling Season
59%inclusion800 decks1.36K decks
52%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion792 decks1.36K decks
54%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
58%inclusion783 decks1.36K decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion768 decks1.36K decks
46%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
53%inclusion725 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion721 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion295 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion291 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion214 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion165 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion162 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Genesis Hydra
53%inclusion716 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion698 decks1.36K decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
50%inclusion679 decks1.36K decks
39%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
47%inclusion641 decks1.36K decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
47%inclusion634 decks1.36K decks
44%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43%inclusion587 decks1.36K decks
39%synergy
Nexos
40%inclusion537 decks1.36K decks
37%synergy
Protean Hydra
38%inclusion512 decks1.36K decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion487 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
35%inclusion470 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
34%inclusion467 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
32%inclusion433 decks1.36K decks
30%synergy
Managorger Hydra
31%inclusion427 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
30%inclusion407 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
29%inclusion389 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion389 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion373 decks1.36K decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion317 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion312 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Altered Ego
23%inclusion311 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
21%inclusion87 decks423 decks
19%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion265 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion252 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion249 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion248 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion107 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Sporocyst
17%inclusion230 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion223 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion218 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
16%inclusion218 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion212 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion211 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion118 decks780 decks
11%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
13%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
13%inclusion183 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion181 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion173 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion160 decks1.36K decks
-11%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion159 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
12%inclusion159 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Ochre Jelly
12%inclusion158 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion139 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion152 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
10%inclusion140 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
9.4%inclusion127 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
8.8%inclusion120 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
8.8%inclusion119 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Mockingbird
8.6%inclusion117 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.5%inclusion115 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion658 decks1.36K decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion542 decks1.36K decks
30%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion525 decks1.36K decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion519 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion504 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion484 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion469 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion438 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
32%inclusion431 decks1.36K decks
30%synergy
Condescend
31%inclusion425 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Syncopate
29%inclusion400 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion380 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
25%inclusion335 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion239 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion238 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion233 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion226 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Power Sink
16%inclusion224 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion220 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion214 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion200 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
15%inclusion199 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion189 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion186 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion166 decks1.22K decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion180 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
12%inclusion163 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion133 decks1.36K decks
-12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.5%inclusion129 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Spell Burst
8.0%inclusion109 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
7.7%inclusion105 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Logic Knot
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Death Denied
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Even the Score
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.4%inclusion74 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
53%inclusion716 decks1.36K decks
46%synergy
Finale of Revelation
53%inclusion715 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion679 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion567 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Profane Command
42%inclusion567 decks1.36K decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion537 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion514 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion418 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Mind Spring
27%inclusion372 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion319 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Open the Way
23%inclusion309 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion252 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion248 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion213 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion208 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion193 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion191 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion156 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion156 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion150 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion149 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion65 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion143 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion130 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.1%inclusion123 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Primal Might
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.5%inclusion103 decks1.22K decks
4%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.0%inclusion34 decks423 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.0%inclusion108 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.0%inclusion95 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion586 decks1.36K decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion498 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion396 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
24%inclusion257 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion310 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion189 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion136 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.3%inclusion85 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion395 decks1K decks
34%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion510 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion472 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion341 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
23%inclusion314 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion249 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion198 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion188 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion56 decks423 decks
12%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion178 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion84 decks646 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion170 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion138 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion165 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion159 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Mana Bloom
12%inclusion158 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion106 decks991 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion145 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion138 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion130 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.5%inclusion129 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion124 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.5%inclusion102 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.4%inclusion74 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
16%inclusion217 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion720 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion468 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
26%inclusion355 decks1.36K decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion350 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion320 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion301 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion219 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion208 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion189 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion165 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion162 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion130 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.2%inclusion91 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion96 decks1.22K decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion105 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.3%inclusion99 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.22K decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.03K decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
62%inclusion840 decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion234 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion234 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion185 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion117 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion150 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion126 decks1.36K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.7%inclusion118 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion114 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion71 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.33K decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.32K decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.31K decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.28K decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion781 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion752 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion718 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion703 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion677 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion650 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion643 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion602 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion570 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion530 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion511 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion503 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion480 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion456 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion454 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion425 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion409 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion407 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion362 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion358 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion329 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion314 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion289 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion282 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion275 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion226 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
17%inclusion226 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion225 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion224 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion219 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion211 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion210 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion203 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion192 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion187 decks1.36K decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion186 decks1.36K decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion178 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion51 decks423 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion160 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion146 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion69 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion131 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.5%inclusion129 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.4%inclusion127 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.3%inclusion126 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy