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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Ghalta the Unstoppable
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Radagast of Rhosgobel
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion197 decks223 decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
81%inclusion180 decks223 decks
76%synergy
Hungering Hydra
73%inclusion162 decks223 decks
69%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion159 decks223 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
70%inclusion157 decks223 decks
66%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
68%inclusion152 decks223 decks
64%synergy
The Goose Mother
67%inclusion150 decks223 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Swine
69%inclusion153 decks223 decks
64%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
68%inclusion152 decks223 decks
61%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
62%inclusion138 decks223 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
62%inclusion139 decks223 decks
47%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion136 decks223 decks
57%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion135 decks223 decks
57%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
60%inclusion134 decks223 decks
55%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
55%inclusion123 decks223 decks
52%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
55%inclusion122 decks223 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion121 decks223 decks
51%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion119 decks223 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
53%inclusion118 decks223 decks
50%synergy
Branching Evolution
51%inclusion114 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion113 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
49%inclusion110 decks223 decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
49%inclusion110 decks223 decks
46%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
47%inclusion104 decks223 decks
44%synergy
Hooded Hydra
45%inclusion101 decks223 decks
42%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion97 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Nexos
42%inclusion93 decks223 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
40%inclusion90 decks223 decks
38%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion84 decks223 decks
36%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion80 decks223 decks
34%synergy
Capricopian
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
31%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
31%inclusion69 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
30%inclusion67 decks223 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
29%inclusion64 decks223 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
28%inclusion38 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
27%inclusion61 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
24%inclusion54 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
24%inclusion54 decks223 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion51 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Altered Ego
22%inclusion50 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
-7%synergy
Feral Hydra
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
19%inclusion42 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Ochre Jelly
18%inclusion41 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
18%inclusion41 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Sporocyst
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
16%inclusion30 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
-10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Heroes' Bane
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
51%inclusion113 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
39%inclusion88 decks223 decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
38%inclusion84 decks223 decks
36%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
32%inclusion72 decks223 decks
29%synergy
Condescend
30%inclusion68 decks223 decks
29%synergy
Syncopate
28%inclusion63 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion63 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion58 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Silkguard
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion48 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Biomass Mutation
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
-18%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
-17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Denial
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
-5%synergy
Death Denied
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Death Wind
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
1%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Burst
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Clash of Wills
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
-17%synergy
Logic Knot
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
51%inclusion114 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion108 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion107 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
43%synergy
Profane Command
42%inclusion93 decks223 decks
39%synergy
Kodama's Reach
39%inclusion87 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
38%inclusion85 decks223 decks
32%synergy
Mind Spring
35%inclusion77 decks223 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion69 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion53 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Open into Wonder
23%inclusion52 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Open the Way
22%inclusion50 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Awaken the Woods
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Doppelgang
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion31 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Wildest Dreams
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Explore
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Primal Might
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
-11%synergy
Shared Roots
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
38%inclusion85 decks223 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion69 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion64 decks223 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion31 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
48%inclusion106 decks223 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion91 decks223 decks
36%synergy
Hardened Scales
34%inclusion75 decks223 decks
23%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Primal Vigor
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Hydra's Growth
19%inclusion42 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Lattice Library
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Mana Bloom
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
7.6%inclusion13 decks170 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion101 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion84 decks223 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion75 decks223 decks
24%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
27%inclusion61 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
23%inclusion52 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion45 decks223 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion31 decks223 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
-6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
-14%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
-0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion201 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion163 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion146 decks223 decks
62%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
24%inclusion53 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
-0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion222 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion220 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion217 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion210 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
66%inclusion148 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion131 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion112 decks223 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion111 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion86 decks223 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion86 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion84 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
37%inclusion83 decks223 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion82 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
36%inclusion81 decks223 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion78 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion76 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
-14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion72 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion65 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion65 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
26%inclusion58 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion56 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24%inclusion54 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion47 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion47 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion42 decks223 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion41 decks223 decks
-16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion41 decks223 decks
-17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
-19%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
-0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
4%synergy
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