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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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Owlin Spiralmancer
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion140 decks162 decks
82%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion142 decks162 decks
81%synergy
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion132 decks162 decks
74%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion124 decks162 decks
73%synergy
Primordial Hydra
72%inclusion117 decks162 decks
68%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
67%inclusion108 decks162 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion108 decks162 decks
63%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
67%inclusion108 decks162 decks
62%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion107 decks162 decks
61%synergy
Doubling Season
68%inclusion110 decks162 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
72%inclusion116 decks162 decks
55%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion103 decks162 decks
57%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion99 decks162 decks
57%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion97 decks162 decks
52%synergy
Branching Evolution
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Swine
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Revelation
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
55%synergy
The Goose Mother
59%inclusion95 decks162 decks
55%synergy
Hungering Hydra
56%inclusion91 decks162 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion70 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion67 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion87 decks162 decks
50%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
52%inclusion85 decks162 decks
49%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
52%inclusion84 decks162 decks
41%synergy
Genesis Hydra
51%inclusion83 decks162 decks
48%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
49%inclusion79 decks162 decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
48%inclusion77 decks162 decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
41%inclusion67 decks162 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion63 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
37%inclusion60 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Hooded Hydra
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Managorger Hydra
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Capricopian
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-17%synergy
Tyrant Guard
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Ochre Jelly
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion75 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion70 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion63 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Condescend
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Power Sink
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Death Denied
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
53%inclusion86 decks162 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion78 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Mind Spring
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Open into Wonder
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Mind Grind
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Procrastinate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
52%inclusion85 decks162 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
48%inclusion77 decks162 decks
43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion53 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Mana Reflection
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Burgeoning
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Lattice Library
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion84 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion64 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion150 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion130 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion106 decks162 decks
62%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Signet
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion161 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion160 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion158 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion152 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion97 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
58%inclusion94 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion92 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion86 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion85 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion76 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion74 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion71 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion70 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion67 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
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