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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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Geometer's Arthropod
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mind into Matter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion127 decks142 decks
83%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
85%inclusion121 decks142 decks
80%synergy
Primordial Hydra
77%inclusion110 decks142 decks
73%synergy
Doubling Season
75%inclusion106 decks142 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
70%inclusion100 decks142 decks
66%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion100 decks142 decks
66%synergy
Hungering Hydra
68%inclusion96 decks142 decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion94 decks142 decks
61%synergy
The Ozolith
66%inclusion94 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
56%inclusion80 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion85 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion85 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Villainous Wealth
58%inclusion83 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion82 decks142 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
55%inclusion78 decks142 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
54%inclusion77 decks142 decks
51%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion76 decks142 decks
32%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion75 decks142 decks
49%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
52%inclusion74 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion67 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
37%inclusion53 decks142 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
49%inclusion70 decks142 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
41%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Genesis Hydra
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion55 decks142 decks
36%synergy
Hooded Hydra
37%inclusion52 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Managorger Hydra
37%inclusion52 decks142 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion51 decks142 decks
34%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Nexos
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
26%inclusion33 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion32 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Badgermole Cub
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Tervigon
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
50%inclusion71 decks142 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Call
27%inclusion38 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-15%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Icy Blast
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Death Denied
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-11%synergy
Power Sink
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion71 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion70 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Animist's Awakening
49%inclusion69 decks142 decks
44%synergy
Curse of the Swine
47%inclusion67 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
39%inclusion55 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion54 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Awaken the Woods
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Open the Way
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spring
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Open into Wonder
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Germination Practicum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Braingeyser
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
40%synergy
The Earth Crystal
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
38%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
48%inclusion68 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion67 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion131 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion105 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
55%inclusion78 decks142 decks
51%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion133 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion129 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion129 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion124 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion116 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
80%inclusion114 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Tropical Island
74%inclusion105 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Bayou
73%inclusion104 decks142 decks
59%synergy
Underground Sea
72%inclusion102 decks142 decks
59%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion100 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Zagoth Triome
68%inclusion96 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion96 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion95 decks142 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
53%inclusion75 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion71 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
-14%synergy
Opulent Palace
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
-17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
-16%synergy
Wastewood Verge
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
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