Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized 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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Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Mind into Matter
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion162 decks188 decks
81%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
86%inclusion162 decks188 decks
80%synergy
Freed from the Real
77%inclusion145 decks188 decks
73%synergy
Exsanguinate
79%inclusion149 decks188 decks
72%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
70%inclusion131 decks188 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
66%inclusion125 decks188 decks
62%synergy
Voracious Hydra
63%inclusion119 decks188 decks
59%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
63%inclusion119 decks188 decks
57%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
61%inclusion114 decks188 decks
56%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
60%inclusion113 decks188 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion126 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Curse of the Swine
60%inclusion113 decks188 decks
55%synergy
Finale of Revelation
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
55%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion109 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
58%inclusion109 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion109 decks188 decks
54%synergy
Animist's Awakening
53%inclusion100 decks188 decks
49%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion99 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Hungering Hydra
52%inclusion97 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion95 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion78 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion94 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
48%inclusion91 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
40%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Protean Hydra
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Nexos
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Hooded Hydra
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Managorger Hydra
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Altered Ego
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Capricopian
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Condescend
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Call
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Death Denied
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Change of Plans
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Even the Score
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Mind Spring
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Awaken the Woods
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Wildest Dreams
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Procrastinate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Distorting Wake
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
19%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion91 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Hardened Scales
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Lattice Library
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion95 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion175 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion149 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
62%inclusion116 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion184 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion183 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion181 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion177 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion118 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion100 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion95 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Wastewood Verge
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
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