Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded X Spells

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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Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Doubling Season
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Voracious Hydra
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Hungering Hydra
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Curse of the Swine
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Genesis Hydra
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Primordial Hydra
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Nexos
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Hooded Hydra
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Capricopian
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Feral Hydra
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Warden of the Grove
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Blue Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Spectral Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Even the Score
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Spell Burst
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Spell Blast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Diviner's Portent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Revelation
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Finale of Devastation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Profane Command
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Open the Way
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Eternity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mind Grind
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Braingeyser
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mind into Matter
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Open into Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Branching Evolution
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Mana Reflection
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Parade
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lattice Library
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Bayou
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Breeding Pool
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Zagoth Triome
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Opulent Palace
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
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