Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Upgraded 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
Primo, the Unbounded
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Lattice Library
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Profane Command
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Animist's Awakening
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Biomass Mutation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Villainous Wealth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Curse of the Swine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Beast Within
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Hungering Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
The Goose Mother
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Stroke of Genius
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Primordial Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Capricopian
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Altered Ego
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Managorger Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Voracious Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Hooded Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Warden of the Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tyrant Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tervigon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydra Trainer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Winding Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Termagant Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Brawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Acidic Slime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Ranger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ochre Jelly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Observer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aberrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nexos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Farhaven Elf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Erebos's Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Icy Blast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Quandrix Charm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Syncopate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Power Sink
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Silkguard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spell Burst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Decisive Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sultai Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Invigorating Surge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Perplexing Test
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Death Denied
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Putrefy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Serene Sunset
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spell Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eureka Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dissolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Spasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keep Safe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Exploit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Condescend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Windstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Logic Knot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Change of Plans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planar Genesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Open into Wonder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mind Spring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Revelation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Way
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wildest Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Exponential Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Killing Wave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portent of Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Fascination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venture Forth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stir the Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Awaken the Woods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Primal Might
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desert Twister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enshrined Memories
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cut of the Profits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcalling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stargaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mana Bloom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Loading Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Majesty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Level Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Paradox Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Energy Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Death's Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elemental Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sultai Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Opulent Palace
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Overflowing Basin
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Dismal Backwater
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thornwood Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Sodden Verdure
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Viridescent Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Oracles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Vivid Creek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gateway Plaza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Foul Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Uncharted Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy