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%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
86%inclusion172 decks199 decks
80%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
78%inclusion156 decks199 decks
74%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion150 decks199 decks
71%synergy
Voracious Hydra
69%inclusion138 decks199 decks
65%synergy
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion136 decks199 decks
65%synergy
Primordial Hydra
68%inclusion136 decks199 decks
64%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
66%inclusion131 decks199 decks
62%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion137 decks199 decks
61%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion132 decks199 decks
61%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion125 decks199 decks
59%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
65%inclusion130 decks199 decks
49%synergy
Animist's Awakening
60%inclusion120 decks199 decks
56%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
60%inclusion120 decks199 decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
55%inclusion110 decks199 decks
52%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion109 decks199 decks
51%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
54%inclusion107 decks199 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion107 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
54%inclusion107 decks199 decks
43%synergy
Genesis Hydra
52%inclusion104 decks199 decks
49%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
52%inclusion104 decks199 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion99 decks199 decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion99 decks199 decks
47%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
47%inclusion93 decks199 decks
44%synergy
Hooded Hydra
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
40%synergy
Protean Hydra
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
41%inclusion82 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
40%inclusion79 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Capricopian
38%inclusion76 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
27%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
24%inclusion48 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Feral Hydra
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Sporocyst
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Ochre Jelly
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant Guard
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
-9%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Deepglow Skate
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Tervigon
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Heroes' Bane
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
49%inclusion98 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
45%inclusion89 decks199 decks
40%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion75 decks199 decks
35%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
35%inclusion70 decks199 decks
33%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Syncopate
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion47 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Silkguard
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Biomass Mutation
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
-17%synergy
Icy Blast
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
-20%synergy
Power Sink
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Clash of Wills
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Death Wind
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Logic Knot
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-17%synergy
Disembowel
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion99 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion94 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
45%inclusion89 decks199 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion86 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion84 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Profane Command
42%inclusion84 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Mind Spring
36%inclusion71 decks199 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Open into Wonder
25%inclusion50 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Way
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Awaken the Woods
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Explore
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Primal Might
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
38%inclusion75 decks199 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion59 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Fractal Harness
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
17%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion103 decks199 decks
41%synergy
Doubling Season
47%inclusion94 decks199 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion85 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Hardened Scales
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion32 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Mana Bloom
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Strength
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion74 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion67 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
26%inclusion52 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion50 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
-13%synergy
Three Tree City
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion180 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion142 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion125 decks199 decks
59%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
-9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion198 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion196 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion192 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion186 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
65%inclusion130 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion110 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion99 decks199 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion89 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion74 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion70 decks199 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion69 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Zagoth Triome
34%inclusion67 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion66 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
32%inclusion64 decks199 decks
-15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
32%inclusion63 decks199 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion62 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion59 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
-17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion53 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion34 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
-17%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
-8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
-21%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
3%synergy
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