Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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
Owlin Spiralmancer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
88%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Exsanguinate
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Doubling Season
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Primordial Hydra
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Voracious Hydra
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Freed from the Real
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Curse of the Swine
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
44%synergy
The Ozolith
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Hungering Hydra
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Animist's Awakening
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Finale of Revelation
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Genesis Hydra
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
The Goose Mother
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Bloom Tender
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Hooded Hydra
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Nexos
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Protean Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Managorger Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Capricopian
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Ochre Jelly
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Syncopate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Condescend
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Dreams
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Silkguard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Spell Burst
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Icy Blast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Denial
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Logic Knot
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Change of Plans
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Broken Ambitions
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Command
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mind into Matter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Awaken the Woods
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Pest Infestation
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Open the Way
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mind Spring
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Doppelgang
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mathemagics
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Braingeyser
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wildest Dreams
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Germination Practicum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wild Hypothesis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Confusion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
19%synergy
The Great Henge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Mantle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Branching Evolution
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Parade
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Lattice Library
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mana Bloom
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Bayou
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Zagoth Triome
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Hedge Maze
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy