Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Core +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
Procrastinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lattice Library
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
78%synergy
Curse of the Swine
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
73%synergy
Profane Command
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
71%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
66%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
64%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
64%synergy
Mind Spring
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
59%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
58%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Kodama's Reach
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Biomass Mutation
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
54%synergy
Hungering Hydra
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
54%synergy
Syncopate
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
46%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Capricopian
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Altered Ego
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Feral Hydra
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Managorger Hydra
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Ochre Jelly
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Nexos
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Warden of the Grove
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Voracious Hydra
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Gyre Sage
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Primordial Hydra
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Kiora's Follower
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant Guard
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Protean Hydra
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Heroes' Bane
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Trainer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Deepglow Skate
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Ivy Elemental
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Honest Rutstein
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Endless One
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
48%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
50%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
45%synergy
Condescend
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Death Denied
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Putrefy
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Disembowel
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Killing Glare
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Logic Knot
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-15%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Genius
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Clash of Wills
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Dominate
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Gang Up
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Spell Blast
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Reality Spasm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bioshift
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Tribal Unity
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Read the Runes
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Molder
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Joint Exploration
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Death Wind
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Repeal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Suffer the Past
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Animist's Awakening
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
48%synergy
Open into Wonder
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
51%synergy
Finale of Revelation
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Damnable Pact
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
Explore
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Mind into Matter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Gaze of Granite
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Entrancing Melody
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Doppelgang
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Exponential Growth
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Oversimplify
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Eternity
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mass Manipulation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-18%synergy
Swallowing Plague
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Elven Farsight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Muse Vortex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Urborg Repossession
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Dominance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Overrun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mind Shatter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Stir the Grave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Final Act
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Return from Extinction
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Edge of Autumn
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-12%synergy
Giant's Amulet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Geometric Nexus
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Annihilation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Briber's Purse
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Hydra's Growth
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Mana Bloom
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Branching Evolution
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Mana Reflection
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Omen of the Dead
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dormant Grove
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Zone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Gravity Well
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Anthem
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Paradise
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Awakened Awareness
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Font of Fertility
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
New Horizons
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Weirding Wood
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Growth
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Airtight Alibi
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Death's Presence
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Awesome Presence
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Invisibility
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Cradle of Safety
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Overgrowth
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Abundance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered Aerie
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Indomitable
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Signet
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Banner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion19 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion19 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion19 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion17 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-17%synergy
Foul Orchard
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Festering Gulch
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Lush Oasis
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-19%synergy
Soured Springs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Murky Sewer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Bant Panorama
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Waterfront District
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Ice Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy