Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Geometer's Arthropod
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Mind into Matter
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
90%inclusion344 decks382 decks
85%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion345 decks382 decks
84%synergy
Primordial Hydra
76%inclusion292 decks382 decks
72%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
76%inclusion289 decks382 decks
71%synergy
Voracious Hydra
75%inclusion288 decks382 decks
71%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
74%inclusion281 decks382 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
70%inclusion269 decks382 decks
66%synergy
Doubling Season
72%inclusion276 decks382 decks
65%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
70%inclusion267 decks382 decks
65%synergy
Animist's Awakening
69%inclusion263 decks382 decks
65%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
74%inclusion283 decks382 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
70%inclusion268 decks382 decks
62%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion254 decks382 decks
61%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion248 decks382 decks
58%synergy
The Ozolith
65%inclusion247 decks382 decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion241 decks382 decks
59%synergy
The Goose Mother
62%inclusion237 decks382 decks
58%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
58%inclusion223 decks382 decks
55%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
58%inclusion222 decks382 decks
55%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion217 decks382 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion193 decks382 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion190 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion179 decks382 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion165 decks382 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion153 decks382 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion145 decks382 decks
29%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion127 decks382 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion84 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion65 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion64 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Genesis Hydra
55%inclusion211 decks382 decks
52%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion210 decks382 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
53%inclusion202 decks382 decks
42%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion199 decks382 decks
48%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion190 decks382 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
49%inclusion189 decks382 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion184 decks382 decks
19%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
47%inclusion179 decks382 decks
44%synergy
Hooded Hydra
44%inclusion169 decks382 decks
40%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion165 decks382 decks
41%synergy
Nexos
42%inclusion161 decks382 decks
40%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
38%inclusion144 decks382 decks
36%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
35%inclusion133 decks382 decks
32%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
34%inclusion129 decks382 decks
29%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
33%inclusion125 decks382 decks
29%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
31%inclusion119 decks382 decks
29%synergy
Bloom Tender
30%inclusion113 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
29%inclusion110 decks382 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
26%inclusion100 decks382 decks
23%synergy
Managorger Hydra
23%inclusion87 decks382 decks
20%synergy
Capricopian
22%inclusion83 decks382 decks
20%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion78 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion75 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion71 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion70 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion67 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion66 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion59 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion55 decks382 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion54 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion48 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Ochre Jelly
12%inclusion47 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Badgermole Cub
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Feral Hydra
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
54%inclusion207 decks382 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion204 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
53%inclusion201 decks382 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
45%inclusion172 decks382 decks
43%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
40%inclusion152 decks382 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
35%inclusion135 decks382 decks
33%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
35%inclusion133 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion123 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion115 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion113 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion102 decks382 decks
25%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
26%inclusion99 decks382 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Call
24%inclusion91 decks382 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion84 decks382 decks
19%synergy
Syncopate
20%inclusion76 decks382 decks
18%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion67 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Power Sink
16%inclusion63 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
15%inclusion59 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion56 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Icy Blast
15%inclusion56 decks382 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion52 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion48 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion40 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Even the Score
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Spell Burst
7.9%inclusion30 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
-17%synergy
Logic Knot
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.1%inclusion27 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.3%inclusion24 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Death Denied
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.2%inclusion20 decks382 decks
-12%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
5.2%inclusion20 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
54%inclusion206 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
51%inclusion196 decks382 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion193 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion191 decks382 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion171 decks382 decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
42%inclusion160 decks382 decks
40%synergy
Profane Command
39%inclusion149 decks382 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion134 decks382 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
30%inclusion116 decks382 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion97 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Way
21%inclusion82 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion80 decks382 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spring
20%inclusion78 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion78 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Doppelgang
17%inclusion64 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion51 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Open into Wonder
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion40 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
10%inclusion39 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mind Grind
7.1%inclusion27 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Wildest Dreams
6.5%inclusion25 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
6.3%inclusion24 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Gaze of Granite
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
47%inclusion178 decks382 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion178 decks382 decks
24%synergy
The Earth Crystal
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion102 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion67 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion39 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
55%inclusion211 decks382 decks
44%synergy
Freed from the Real
52%inclusion198 decks382 decks
48%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
43%inclusion163 decks382 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion145 decks382 decks
33%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
24%inclusion81 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion77 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
19%inclusion74 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Parade
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
19%inclusion72 decks382 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion61 decks382 decks
13%synergy
Hardened Scales
15%inclusion58 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion58 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion56 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion53 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion50 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion40 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.4%inclusion32 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion27 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.8%inclusion26 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.5%inclusion25 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
15%inclusion59 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion209 decks382 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
51%inclusion195 decks382 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion183 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion182 decks382 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion93 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion77 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion86 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion74 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
16%inclusion63 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion58 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion58 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion52 decks382 decks
13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion52 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion48 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion350 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion294 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
74%inclusion284 decks382 decks
71%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
19%inclusion74 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion73 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion50 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion49 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion47 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion47 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion40 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion27 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion361 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion361 decks382 decks
81%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion356 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
92%inclusion352 decks382 decks
78%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion351 decks382 decks
79%synergy
Island
90%inclusion344 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion333 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion327 decks382 decks
39%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
82%inclusion315 decks382 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion309 decks382 decks
35%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion286 decks382 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion283 decks382 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion282 decks382 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion278 decks382 decks
37%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion233 decks382 decks
30%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion225 decks382 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion193 decks382 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion172 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Opulent Palace
41%inclusion156 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion140 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion135 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion115 decks382 decks
-16%synergy
Deathcap Glade
24%inclusion90 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion88 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion82 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion73 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion68 decks382 decks
-15%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion68 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion66 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion62 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion60 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion59 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion59 decks382 decks
-22%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion58 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion55 decks382 decks
-18%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion53 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion51 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion49 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion43 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion43 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion43 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
1%synergy
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