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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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Lattice Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goldvein Hydra
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Voracious Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Doubling Season
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Open the Way
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
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Primordial Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Hungering Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
The Goose Mother
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Villainous Wealth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Hooded Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Protean Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Capricopian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nexos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chomping Changeling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phenax, God of Deception
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Illithid Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ochre Jelly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Endless One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Death Denied
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spell Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Condescend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Planar Genesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Squall Line
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Obscuring Haze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Titanic Brawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Suffer the Past
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Drink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Icy Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Profane Command
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Awaken the Woods
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Animist's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Raise the Palisade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Wave Goodbye
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Offering
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Finale of Revelation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Braingeyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Doppelgang
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Splinter's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mathemagics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Confusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winter Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Aphetto Dredging
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Grind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Word of Binding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bond of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Multiple Choice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Emerald Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whetwheel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mana Reflection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Greater Good
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Primal Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Puca's Covenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Venarian Gold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Instill Energy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iceberg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nightmares and Daydreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Bayou
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Willowrush Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Wastewood Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
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