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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
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Mind into Matter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion138 decks160 decks
81%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion140 decks160 decks
81%synergy
Exsanguinate
82%inclusion131 decks160 decks
74%synergy
Freed from the Real
76%inclusion122 decks160 decks
72%synergy
Primordial Hydra
73%inclusion116 decks160 decks
68%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
67%inclusion107 decks160 decks
64%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
67%inclusion107 decks160 decks
63%synergy
Voracious Hydra
66%inclusion106 decks160 decks
62%synergy
Doubling Season
68%inclusion109 decks160 decks
61%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion105 decks160 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
72%inclusion115 decks160 decks
55%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion103 decks160 decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
58%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion95 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Swine
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Revelation
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
55%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Hungering Hydra
57%inclusion91 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Genesis Hydra
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
49%inclusion78 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Managorger Hydra
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Capricopian
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-17%synergy
Tyrant Guard
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Warden of the Grove
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Ochre Jelly
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Condescend
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Drown in Dreams
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Biomass Mutation
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Change of Plans
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion79 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Profane Command
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Mind Spring
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Open into Wonder
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Mind Grind
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Procrastinate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Regrowth
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Mana Reflection
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Mana Bloom
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Lattice Library
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion148 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion128 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion104 decks160 decks
61%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion159 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion158 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion156 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion150 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion91 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
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