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

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
28%inclusion82 decks293 decks
26%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
27%inclusion73 decks269 decks
25%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
25%inclusion73 decks293 decks
23%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion72 decks293 decks
23%synergy
Mind into Matter
23%inclusion62 decks274 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion1.26K decks1.42K decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion1.17K decks1.42K decks
78%synergy
Primordial Hydra
73%inclusion1.04K decks1.42K decks
69%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion1.01K decks1.42K decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
71%inclusion1.01K decks1.42K decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
68%inclusion966 decks1.42K decks
64%synergy
The Goose Mother
64%inclusion908 decks1.42K decks
60%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion958 decks1.42K decks
60%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
64%inclusion905 decks1.42K decks
60%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
63%inclusion897 decks1.42K decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
64%inclusion910 decks1.42K decks
47%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion875 decks1.42K decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion829 decks1.42K decks
47%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
58%inclusion823 decks1.42K decks
54%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion820 decks1.42K decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
57%inclusion816 decks1.42K decks
47%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion811 decks1.42K decks
53%synergy
Genesis Hydra
57%inclusion809 decks1.42K decks
53%synergy
Curse of the Swine
56%inclusion790 decks1.42K decks
50%synergy
Animist's Awakening
56%inclusion789 decks1.42K decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion282 decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion234 decks1.42K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion230 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion213 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion178 decks1.42K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion129 decks1.42K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.4%inclusion105 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.2%inclusion102 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.5%inclusion78 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
56%inclusion789 decks1.42K decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion734 decks1.42K decks
46%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
51%inclusion731 decks1.42K decks
48%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
51%inclusion723 decks1.42K decks
48%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
42%inclusion594 decks1.40K decks
40%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
42%inclusion593 decks1.42K decks
38%synergy
Nexos
41%inclusion581 decks1.42K decks
38%synergy
Managorger Hydra
40%inclusion574 decks1.42K decks
38%synergy
Hooded Hydra
40%inclusion565 decks1.42K decks
36%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion552 decks1.42K decks
36%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion546 decks1.42K decks
36%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
35%inclusion491 decks1.42K decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
29%inclusion419 decks1.42K decks
25%synergy
Capricopian
26%inclusion375 decks1.42K decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion359 decks1.42K decks
-4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion353 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion357 decks1.42K decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
24%inclusion288 decks1.22K decks
18%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
23%inclusion322 decks1.42K decks
21%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
22%inclusion313 decks1.42K decks
20%synergy
Altered Ego
22%inclusion310 decks1.42K decks
20%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
21%inclusion293 decks1.42K decks
19%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
21%inclusion292 decks1.42K decks
19%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
20%inclusion59 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion277 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
19%inclusion57 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion275 decks1.42K decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion248 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion246 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
17%inclusion242 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion115 decks681 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion234 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion233 decks1.42K decks
15%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion83 decks522 decks
15%synergy
Feral Hydra
15%inclusion219 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion204 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion201 decks1.42K decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion199 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Warden of the Grove
14%inclusion134 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion183 decks1.42K decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion181 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
11%inclusion161 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Hydra Trainer
11%inclusion152 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion154 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion153 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
10%inclusion148 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion147 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion146 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion146 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion140 decks1.42K decks
-13%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion591 decks1.42K decks
31%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
40%inclusion571 decks1.42K decks
35%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
39%inclusion561 decks1.42K decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion496 decks1.42K decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
31%inclusion442 decks1.42K decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion434 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
28%inclusion403 decks1.42K decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion398 decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion384 decks1.42K decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion374 decks1.42K decks
24%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion355 decks1.42K decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
23%inclusion329 decks1.42K decks
-13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion322 decks1.42K decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion245 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion239 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion233 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion226 decks1.42K decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion223 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion218 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion203 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion192 decks1.42K decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion190 decks1.42K decks
-1%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion178 decks1.42K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion120 decks997 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion161 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion159 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion148 decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.5%inclusion133 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.4%inclusion134 decks1.42K decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.2%inclusion131 decks1.42K decks
-8%synergy
Death Denied
8.9%inclusion126 decks1.42K decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.5%inclusion121 decks1.42K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.4%inclusion105 decks1.42K decks
-14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.2%inclusion102 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.6%inclusion94 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Spell Burst
6.5%inclusion92 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Logic Knot
6.0%inclusion85 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.8%inclusion82 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion81 decks1.42K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.5%inclusion78 decks1.42K decks
-9%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.4%inclusion77 decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.3%inclusion75 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
53%inclusion748 decks1.42K decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
46%inclusion659 decks1.42K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion635 decks1.42K decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion612 decks1.42K decks
37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
39%inclusion559 decks1.42K decks
17%synergy
Profane Command
39%inclusion552 decks1.42K decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion551 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion454 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion347 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Mind Spring
23%inclusion322 decks1.42K decks
20%synergy
Awaken the Woods
20%inclusion286 decks1.42K decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion258 decks1.42K decks
17%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion241 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion221 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion205 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion182 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion180 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion172 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion167 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion158 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion142 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.5%inclusion121 decks1.42K decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion121 decks1.42K decks
-10%synergy
Mathemagics
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.2%inclusion116 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.2%inclusion116 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion114 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.0%inclusion113 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.9%inclusion112 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.0%inclusion69 decks991 decks
3%synergy
Primal Might
6.8%inclusion97 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.5%inclusion91 decks1.39K decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.5%inclusion92 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.3%inclusion89 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion87 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion77 decks1.42K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
46%inclusion653 decks1.42K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion442 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion265 decks912 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion377 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion307 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion245 decks1.42K decks
15%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion173 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.1%inclusion101 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.1%inclusion101 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.7%inclusion81 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.1%inclusion73 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion620 decks1.42K decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
40%inclusion336 decks838 decks
35%synergy
Freed from the Real
36%inclusion508 decks1.42K decks
32%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion426 decks1.42K decks
19%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion370 decks1.42K decks
24%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion296 decks1.42K decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion251 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion251 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion210 decks1.33K decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion194 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion70 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion174 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion101 decks828 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion173 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion112 decks921 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
12%inclusion166 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Mana Bloom
11%inclusion155 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.0%inclusion128 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.9%inclusion127 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
8.9%inclusion127 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.4%inclusion120 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.5%inclusion107 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion103 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.2%inclusion102 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.5%inclusion92 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.4%inclusion91 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.1%inclusion86 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.0%inclusion85 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.9%inclusion84 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion80 decks1.42K decks
-10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.5%inclusion78 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion89 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
16%inclusion228 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.4%inclusion120 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion701 decks1.42K decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion497 decks1.42K decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion388 decks1.42K decks
17%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
27%inclusion381 decks1.42K decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion312 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion283 decks1.42K decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion241 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion192 decks1.42K decks
-8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion190 decks1.42K decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion172 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion160 decks1.34K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion98 decks997 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion80 decks831 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.6%inclusion108 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.2%inclusion102 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.8%inclusion96 decks1.42K decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion94 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion92 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.8%inclusion83 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.26K decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion1.04K decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
62%inclusion884 decks1.42K decks
59%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion247 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion226 decks1.42K decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion191 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion181 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion103 decks838 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion148 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion134 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion124 decks1.42K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion121 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.0%inclusion113 decks1.42K decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.3%inclusion104 decks1.42K decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion104 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.1%inclusion87 decks1.42K decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion84 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.40K decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.38K decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.36K decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.30K decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion823 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion720 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion660 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion652 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
44%inclusion630 decks1.42K decks
-3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
43%inclusion617 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion604 decks1.42K decks
22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
40%inclusion568 decks1.42K decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion555 decks1.42K decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion512 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion512 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion467 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion460 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion405 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion401 decks1.42K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion366 decks1.42K decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion359 decks1.42K decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion357 decks1.42K decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion349 decks1.42K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion342 decks1.42K decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion308 decks1.42K decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion304 decks1.42K decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion301 decks1.42K decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
20%inclusion283 decks1.39K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion273 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion261 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion246 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion239 decks1.42K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion239 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion214 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion210 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion197 decks1.42K decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion193 decks1.42K decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion189 decks1.42K decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion185 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion178 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion171 decks1.42K decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion160 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion152 decks1.42K decks
6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion150 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion138 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion135 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.5%inclusion133 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion122 decks1.42K decks
-6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.4%inclusion48 decks570 decks
2%synergy