Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Divergent Equation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
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Freed from the Real
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
74%synergy
Curse of the Swine
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
66%synergy
Genesis Hydra
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Profane Command
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Hungering Hydra
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Villainous Wealth
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
52%synergy
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Mistcutter Hydra
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Finale of Revelation
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Nyxborn Hydra
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
38%synergy
The Goose Mother
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Voracious Hydra
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Nexos
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Feral Hydra
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Capricopian
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Managorger Hydra
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Gyre Sage
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Paradox Surveyor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Reclamation Sage
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Aberrant
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Endless One
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Heroes' Bane
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Syncopate
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Condescend
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Biomass Mutation
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Putrefy
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Icy Blast
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Power Sink
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Genius
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Fractalize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Death Denied
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Logic Knot
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Insight
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Clash of Wills
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Death Wind
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Broken Ambitions
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Change of Plans
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-29%synergy
Molder
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Nexus Mentality
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Portent
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Spell Burst
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Even the Score
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Mind Spring
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Damnable Pact
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Open into Wonder
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Wildest Dreams
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Growth Curve
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mass Manipulation
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Procrastinate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Migration Path
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Primal Might
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Extract Brain
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mind Grind
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Wild Hypothesis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Applied Geometry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Distorting Wake
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Hurricane
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dig Up
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Death Cloud
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Explore
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Pemmin's Aura
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Branching Evolution
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Lattice Library
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Mana Bloom
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Lost in the Maze
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Awakened Awareness
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Golgari Signet
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Jungle Hollow
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Titan's Grave
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Paradox Gardens
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Wood
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-25%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
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