Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Core X Spells

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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Lattice Library
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Paradox Gardens
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
79%synergy
Curse of the Swine
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
74%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
71%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Biomass Mutation
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
67%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
63%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
62%synergy
Genesis Hydra
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
61%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
58%synergy
Mind Spring
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
56%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
57%synergy
Hungering Hydra
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
56%synergy
The Goose Mother
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
56%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Syncopate
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Hooded Hydra
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
51%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Feral Hydra
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Capricopian
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
41%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Altered Ego
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Managorger Hydra
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Ochre Jelly
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Voracious Hydra
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Warden of the Grove
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nexos
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Primordial Hydra
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Tyrant Guard
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pterafractyl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Heroes' Bane
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Trainer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Winding Constrictor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Deepglow Skate
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Devotee
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Kiora's Follower
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Condescend
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Putrefy
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Icy Blast
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Growth Spiral
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Silkguard
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Death Denied
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Genius
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Insight
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Dominate
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Logic Knot
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Quandrix Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nexus Mentality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spectral Denial
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Reality Spasm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Sultai Charm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Tribal Unity
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Disembowel
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Read the Runes
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Killing Glare
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Repeal
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Spell Blast
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Even the Score
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Clash of Wills
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Wilt
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Molder
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Joint Exploration
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Gang Up
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Suffer the Past
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
51%synergy
Profane Command
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
47%synergy
Open into Wonder
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Villainous Wealth
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Finale of Revelation
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
46%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Explore
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Entrancing Melody
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Damnable Pact
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Doppelgang
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Procrastinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Exponential Growth
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Primal Might
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Mass Manipulation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Killing Wave
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-13%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Mind Shatter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Edge of Autumn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Breakthrough
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Distorting Wake
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Elven Farsight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Muse Vortex
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Urborg Repossession
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Visions of Dominance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Boxing Ring
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Key to the City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
45%synergy
Mana Bloom
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Font of Fertility
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Omen of the Dead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Gravity Well
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Death's Presence
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Shielding Plax
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Abundance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Summoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
-17%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Golgari Signet
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion20 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion19 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion16 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Opulent Palace
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malady
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Hollow
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-9%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Sodden Verdure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Campus
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Foul Orchard
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Treno, Dark City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Murky Sewer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
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