Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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Nev, the Practical Dean
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion168 decks192 decks
81%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
79%inclusion151 decks192 decks
74%synergy
Hungering Hydra
77%inclusion148 decks192 decks
73%synergy
Voracious Hydra
70%inclusion135 decks192 decks
66%synergy
The Goose Mother
70%inclusion134 decks192 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
69%inclusion132 decks192 decks
65%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
66%inclusion127 decks192 decks
62%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion133 decks192 decks
62%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion127 decks192 decks
61%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
64%inclusion123 decks192 decks
60%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion128 decks192 decks
50%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion117 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
60%inclusion116 decks192 decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
57%inclusion109 decks192 decks
54%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion107 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion106 decks192 decks
51%synergy
Genesis Hydra
54%inclusion103 decks192 decks
50%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
53%inclusion102 decks192 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion102 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion102 decks192 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Vastwood Hydra
51%inclusion97 decks192 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
49%inclusion95 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
47%inclusion89 decks191 decks
44%synergy
Nexos
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Hooded Hydra
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion82 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Managorger Hydra
43%inclusion82 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Capricopian
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
25%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Feral Hydra
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Sporocyst
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Ochre Jelly
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Tyrant Guard
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Deepglow Skate
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Tervigon
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Heroes' Bane
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
49%inclusion95 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
42%inclusion81 decks192 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Syncopate
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Silkguard
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
-15%synergy
Biomass Mutation
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Icy Blast
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Power Sink
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Clash of Wills
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Death Wind
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Sultai Charm
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Logic Knot
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Disembowel
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
51%inclusion97 decks192 decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Profane Command
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion82 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Spring
35%inclusion68 decks192 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Open into Wonder
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Awaken the Woods
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Open the Way
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Shared Roots
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
40%inclusion77 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
17%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
51%inclusion97 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Doubling Season
49%inclusion94 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion30 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Mana Bloom
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Lattice Library
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Majesty
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Asceticism
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion80 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion174 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion136 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
64%inclusion123 decks192 decks
60%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion191 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion189 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion185 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion180 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
67%inclusion128 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion108 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
-15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
3%synergy
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