Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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Mind into Matter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
94%inclusion203 decks217 decks
87%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
89%inclusion193 decks217 decks
84%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
77%inclusion168 decks217 decks
73%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
77%inclusion167 decks217 decks
72%synergy
Primordial Hydra
75%inclusion162 decks217 decks
70%synergy
Voracious Hydra
73%inclusion159 decks217 decks
69%synergy
The Goose Mother
71%inclusion155 decks217 decks
68%synergy
Curse of the Swine
71%inclusion154 decks217 decks
65%synergy
Doubling Season
72%inclusion157 decks217 decks
65%synergy
Hungering Hydra
70%inclusion151 decks217 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
71%inclusion155 decks217 decks
64%synergy
Villainous Wealth
69%inclusion150 decks217 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
62%inclusion135 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Animist's Awakening
62%inclusion134 decks217 decks
57%synergy
Branching Evolution
61%inclusion132 decks217 decks
50%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
60%inclusion131 decks217 decks
57%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
60%inclusion130 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion130 decks217 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinate
58%inclusion125 decks217 decks
50%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
56%inclusion121 decks217 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion119 decks217 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion115 decks217 decks
48%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
51%inclusion110 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion110 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion108 decks217 decks
47%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
50%inclusion108 decks217 decks
39%synergy
Genesis Hydra
49%inclusion106 decks217 decks
45%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
45%inclusion98 decks217 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
44%inclusion96 decks217 decks
42%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion90 decks217 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion85 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Hooded Hydra
39%inclusion84 decks217 decks
35%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
39%inclusion84 decks217 decks
36%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
38%inclusion82 decks217 decks
34%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
37%inclusion81 decks217 decks
35%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion78 decks217 decks
34%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion73 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
34%inclusion72 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
31%inclusion68 decks217 decks
30%synergy
Capricopian
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
25%inclusion54 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Managorger Hydra
24%inclusion53 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Sporocyst
24%inclusion53 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Altered Ego
23%inclusion49 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion48 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bloom Tender
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion41 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
19%inclusion41 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ochre Jelly
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion95 decks217 decks
40%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion90 decks217 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
41%inclusion88 decks217 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion86 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion85 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion77 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion72 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion67 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Condescend
30%inclusion66 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Syncopate
29%inclusion63 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
29%inclusion63 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion60 decks217 decks
-9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion57 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Power Sink
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Logic Knot
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Spell Burst
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Even the Score
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.4%inclusion18 decks214 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Death Denied
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.3%inclusion18 decks217 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
-14%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Death Wind
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
-1%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-18%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Revelation
53%inclusion116 decks217 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion111 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion103 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion100 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion96 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion82 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Profane Command
37%inclusion81 decks217 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion81 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Awaken the Woods
35%inclusion76 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Open the Way
31%inclusion67 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
24%inclusion52 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Pest Infestation
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spring
20%inclusion44 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion42 decks217 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Doppelgang
18%inclusion38 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Wildest Dreams
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Primal Might
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.8%inclusion19 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.4%inclusion16 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Distorting Wake
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Braingeyser
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
48%inclusion105 decks217 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion75 decks217 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion58 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
23%inclusion50 decks217 decks
20%synergy
Fractal Harness
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
45%inclusion45 decks101 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
32%inclusion69 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Freed from the Real
27%inclusion58 decks217 decks
23%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Lattice Library
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion45 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
20%inclusion44 decks217 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Mana Bloom
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Bond
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.5%inclusion14 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion36 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion106 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
45%inclusion98 decks217 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion73 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion70 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
30%inclusion66 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion62 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
24%inclusion51 decks217 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion50 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion46 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion193 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion162 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
75%inclusion162 decks217 decks
71%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion43 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion35 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion24 decks217 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion15 decks217 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion213 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion210 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion207 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion203 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
80%inclusion174 decks217 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion173 decks217 decks
33%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
79%inclusion171 decks217 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion160 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion137 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion133 decks217 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion132 decks217 decks
26%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
57%inclusion124 decks217 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion123 decks217 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion118 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
46%inclusion100 decks217 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion95 decks217 decks
19%synergy
Tropical Island
42%inclusion92 decks217 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion92 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Bayou
41%inclusion88 decks217 decks
27%synergy
Underground Sea
39%inclusion85 decks217 decks
26%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion83 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion79 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion69 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion65 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
30%inclusion65 decks217 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion64 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion48 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion48 decks217 decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion43 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion39 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion32 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
-3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion28 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion26 decks217 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion25 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion23 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
1%synergy
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