Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Geometer's Arthropod
29%inclusion82 decks287 decks
27%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
25%inclusion78 decks317 decks
23%synergy
Mind into Matter
22%inclusion64 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion69 decks317 decks
20%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
21%inclusion66 decks317 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion1.15K decks1.30K decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion1.13K decks1.30K decks
82%synergy
Primordial Hydra
71%inclusion921 decks1.30K decks
67%synergy
Voracious Hydra
70%inclusion906 decks1.30K decks
66%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
68%inclusion878 decks1.30K decks
63%synergy
Exsanguinate
70%inclusion913 decks1.30K decks
63%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion891 decks1.30K decks
61%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion853 decks1.30K decks
61%synergy
Hungering Hydra
64%inclusion834 decks1.30K decks
60%synergy
Animist's Awakening
62%inclusion802 decks1.30K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
70%inclusion908 decks1.30K decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Swine
62%inclusion811 decks1.30K decks
57%synergy
The Goose Mother
60%inclusion776 decks1.30K decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
59%inclusion771 decks1.30K decks
56%synergy
Doubling Season
59%inclusion767 decks1.30K decks
52%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
58%inclusion757 decks1.30K decks
55%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
57%inclusion744 decks1.30K decks
53%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion737 decks1.30K decks
46%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion696 decks1.30K decks
50%synergy
Finale of Revelation
53%inclusion689 decks1.30K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion283 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion278 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion208 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion167 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Genesis Hydra
53%inclusion688 decks1.30K decks
49%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion670 decks1.30K decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion658 decks1.30K decks
40%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
47%inclusion614 decks1.30K decks
44%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
47%inclusion612 decks1.30K decks
44%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
44%inclusion568 decks1.30K decks
40%synergy
Nexos
40%inclusion519 decks1.30K decks
37%synergy
Protean Hydra
38%inclusion489 decks1.30K decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
36%inclusion469 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
35%inclusion454 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
35%inclusion451 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Managorger Hydra
32%inclusion412 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
32%inclusion410 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
30%inclusion386 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion381 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
29%inclusion378 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion355 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion304 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Altered Ego
23%inclusion294 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion291 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion255 decks1.29K decks
15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion242 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion238 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion230 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion220 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion215 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion215 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion214 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion207 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion204 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion78 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion109 decks703 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion181 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
13%inclusion175 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
12%inclusion159 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
-11%synergy
Warden of the Grove
12%inclusion134 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Ochre Jelly
12%inclusion151 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion149 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
9.2%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
9.2%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion114 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion630 decks1.30K decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion526 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion504 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion500 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion477 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion467 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion449 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion419 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion412 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
32%inclusion410 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Syncopate
30%inclusion388 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion366 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion314 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion235 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion231 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion220 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion212 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion210 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Biomass Mutation
15%inclusion196 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion194 decks1.30K decks
-9%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion184 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion161 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion173 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion168 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
12%inclusion158 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.3%inclusion121 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Negate
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Spell Burst
8.0%inclusion104 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion95 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Logic Knot
7.2%inclusion93 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion92 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Death Denied
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.5%inclusion85 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.5%inclusion72 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
53%inclusion688 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
53%inclusion683 decks1.30K decks
46%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion644 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion542 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Profane Command
42%inclusion540 decks1.30K decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion499 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion489 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion391 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
27%inclusion355 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Awaken the Woods
24%inclusion306 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Open the Way
22%inclusion283 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion249 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion234 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion203 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion202 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion191 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion178 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion151 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion148 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion147 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion51 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion119 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Primal Might
8.5%inclusion110 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.2%inclusion106 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion92 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion90 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.6%inclusion73 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion562 decks1.30K decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion484 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion380 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
23%inclusion239 decks1.02K decks
20%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion298 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion177 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion364 decks933 decks
34%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion480 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion449 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion324 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion289 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion246 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion192 decks1.29K decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion180 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion173 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion73 decks557 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion163 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
12%inclusion162 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Lattice Library
12%inclusion38 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion154 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Mana Bloom
12%inclusion150 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion101 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion138 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion133 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion128 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.6%inclusion112 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.8%inclusion102 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion91 decks1.30K decks
-9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.9%inclusion90 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.0%inclusion91 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
16%inclusion214 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
9.2%inclusion119 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion671 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion451 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
27%inclusion345 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion337 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion313 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion293 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion214 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
16%inclusion203 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion183 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion161 decks1.29K decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.5%inclusion123 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.0%inclusion83 decks924 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion98 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
-8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.3%inclusion95 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.8%inclusion89 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.16K decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion987 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
61%inclusion793 decks1.30K decks
57%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion225 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion217 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion178 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion110 decks933 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion148 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.5%inclusion123 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion121 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion118 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.5%inclusion111 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion110 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion106 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.30K decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.27K decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.26K decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.25K decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.23K decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion745 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion702 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion687 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion673 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion655 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
47%inclusion611 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion609 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion574 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion550 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion504 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion498 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion479 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion454 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion435 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion432 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion408 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion392 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion388 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion351 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion341 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion323 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion307 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion271 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion267 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion261 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion219 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion217 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion210 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion207 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion205 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion202 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion199 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion189 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion181 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion172 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion171 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion152 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion141 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion129 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion125 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.3%inclusion52 decks557 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
9.2%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy