Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget

Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Brass Infiniscope
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion62 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
26%inclusion55 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Mind into Matter
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
76%inclusion1.39K decks1.83K decks
69%synergy
Genesis Hydra
69%inclusion1.26K decks1.83K decks
65%synergy
Curse of the Swine
65%inclusion1.19K decks1.83K decks
60%synergy
Profane Command
60%inclusion1.09K decks1.83K decks
57%synergy
Villainous Wealth
73%inclusion1.34K decks1.83K decks
56%synergy
Hungering Hydra
60%inclusion1.09K decks1.83K decks
55%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
58%inclusion1.06K decks1.83K decks
55%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.83K decks
53%synergy
The Goose Mother
56%inclusion1.03K decks1.83K decks
53%synergy
Mind Spring
53%inclusion968 decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Corpsejack Menace
61%inclusion1.12K decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
61%inclusion1.12K decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Hooded Hydra
54%inclusion991 decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
54%inclusion986 decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
53%inclusion972 decks1.83K decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
52%inclusion952 decks1.83K decks
50%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
52%inclusion951 decks1.83K decks
48%synergy
Syncopate
51%inclusion934 decks1.83K decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion902 decks1.81K decks
47%synergy
Capricopian
46%inclusion849 decks1.83K decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion846 decks1.83K decks
43%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
46%inclusion841 decks1.83K decks
45%synergy
Feral Hydra
45%inclusion823 decks1.83K decks
44%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
42%inclusion768 decks1.83K decks
40%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
36%inclusion659 decks1.83K decks
35%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
35%inclusion635 decks1.83K decks
34%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
34%inclusion617 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
34%inclusion614 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Nexos
33%inclusion611 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
33%inclusion597 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
32%inclusion589 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Altered Ego
32%inclusion579 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
31%inclusion576 decks1.83K decks
27%synergy
Voracious Hydra
30%inclusion557 decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion545 decks1.83K decks
27%synergy
Ochre Jelly
29%inclusion535 decks1.83K decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion466 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion428 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Primordial Hydra
23%inclusion417 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
23%inclusion413 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
21%inclusion391 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
18%inclusion332 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
18%inclusion330 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Hydra Trainer
17%inclusion310 decks1.81K decks
17%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
16%inclusion284 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
15%inclusion282 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion280 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Winding Constrictor
15%inclusion272 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Broodguard Elite
14%inclusion130 decks916 decks
14%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
14%inclusion259 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Protean Hydra
14%inclusion254 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
14%inclusion251 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Bane
14%inclusion251 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
13%inclusion238 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
13%inclusion53 decks419 decks
12%synergy
Pterafractyl
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
12%inclusion143 decks1.21K decks
10%synergy
Endless One
12%inclusion216 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
12%inclusion213 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
11%inclusion202 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
11%inclusion199 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion198 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Kiora's Follower
10%inclusion192 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Ivy Elemental
10%inclusion185 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion180 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
48%inclusion876 decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
47%inclusion855 decks1.83K decks
45%synergy
Condescend
46%inclusion844 decks1.83K decks
44%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
46%inclusion838 decks1.83K decks
41%synergy
Biomass Mutation
41%inclusion742 decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion662 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
34%inclusion620 decks1.83K decks
33%synergy
Icy Blast
31%inclusion573 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
30%inclusion542 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
26%inclusion476 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Power Sink
23%inclusion419 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion357 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion351 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion349 decks1.83K decks
-17%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion346 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Genius
19%inclusion340 decks1.83K decks
18%synergy
Spectral Denial
17%inclusion214 decks1.22K decks
17%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion318 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Logic Knot
16%inclusion290 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Death Wind
15%inclusion276 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Death Denied
15%inclusion269 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion242 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion204 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Charm
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion192 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Repeal
10%inclusion191 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion182 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion177 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion174 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Invigorating Surge
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Disembowel
8.9%inclusion163 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Commander's Insight
8.5%inclusion156 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Nexus Mentality
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Dominate
8.4%inclusion153 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
7.8%inclusion143 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
7.7%inclusion141 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.7%inclusion141 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
7.1%inclusion130 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
7.1%inclusion129 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Tribal Unity
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Deathsprout
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.83K decks
-30%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Murder
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Fractalize
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
49%inclusion892 decks1.83K decks
41%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion794 decks1.83K decks
40%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion727 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion705 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Open into Wonder
36%inclusion665 decks1.83K decks
35%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
32%inclusion584 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Gaze of Granite
24%inclusion440 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion339 decks1.83K decks
18%synergy
Primal Might
17%inclusion320 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion320 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion312 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
17%inclusion308 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Migration Path
16%inclusion298 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
16%inclusion287 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion276 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion275 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion271 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Mass Manipulation
15%inclusion268 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion261 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion227 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion198 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion193 decks1.83K decks
-18%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
10%inclusion181 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Exponential Growth
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion174 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.0%inclusion162 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Multiple Choice
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
8.4%inclusion153 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion151 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Distorting Wake
8.1%inclusion148 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Growth Curve
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Extract Brain
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
6.3%inclusion102 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.9%inclusion102 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.6%inclusion103 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.73K decks
5%synergy
Cut of the Profits
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion480 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Fractal Harness
17%inclusion312 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
14%inclusion261 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion147 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
-15%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.7%inclusion122 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
38%inclusion699 decks1.83K decks
33%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
36%inclusion652 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Mana Bloom
33%inclusion610 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Lattice Library
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion450 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Colossal Majesty
20%inclusion361 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion341 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion319 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion319 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion252 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion207 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion185 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion183 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
8.6%inclusion78 decks909 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
8.5%inclusion155 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.4%inclusion154 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion126 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.8%inclusion124 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.1%inclusion56 decks922 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
26%inclusion468 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion336 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
39%inclusion719 decks1.83K decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion581 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion412 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
17%inclusion308 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion179 decks1.83K decks
-16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.6%inclusion157 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.2%inclusion150 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion123 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion1.43K decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion1.28K decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
36%inclusion651 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion590 decks1.83K decks
23%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion460 decks1.83K decks
23%synergy
Golgari Signet
24%inclusion432 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion347 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion287 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion202 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion200 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion200 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion195 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion156 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.2%inclusion66 decks922 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.5%inclusion118 decks1.83K decks
-9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion1.82K decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion1.82K decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion1.81K decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion1.53K decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
69%inclusion1.26K decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion997 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion937 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion814 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion811 decks1.83K decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion737 decks1.83K decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion700 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
35%inclusion640 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion623 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion600 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion563 decks1.83K decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion513 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion493 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion452 decks1.83K decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion445 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
24%inclusion435 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malady
24%inclusion435 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
22%inclusion406 decks1.83K decks
-10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion406 decks1.83K decks
-24%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion359 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion320 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion287 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion242 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion230 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion208 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion208 decks1.83K decks
-18%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion189 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion189 decks1.83K decks
-23%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion185 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Paradox Gardens
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.5%inclusion46 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.5%inclusion173 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.0%inclusion165 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.6%inclusion157 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.5%inclusion156 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.1%inclusion25 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
5.1%inclusion93 decks1.83K decks
-12%synergy