Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Mathemagics
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Freed from the Real
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
76%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
75%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
73%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
73%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Finale of Devastation
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Walking Ballista
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Bloom Tender
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Villainous Wealth
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Doubling Season
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Primordial Hydra
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Animist's Awakening
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion66 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Steelbane Hydra
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Voracious Hydra
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
33%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Hungering Hydra
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Genesis Hydra
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Hooded Hydra
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Nexos
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Protean Hydra
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Managorger Hydra
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Kiora's Follower
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Gyre Sage
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Veil of Summer
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Condescend
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Syncopate
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Even the Score
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insight
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Icy Blast
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Awaken the Woods
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Profane Command
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Spring
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mind Grind
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Branching Evolution
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion81 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
83%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
82%synergy
Bayou
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
90%inclusion73 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion73 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion67 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Island
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Zagoth Triome
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-35%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
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