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

Background image for Is Mathemagics a Good Card?
Chris Guest
Feb 2, 2026
Is Mathemagics a Good Card?
Wizards just revealed a couple of cards from Secrets of Strixhaven, including the next X draw spell Mathemagics. But is it good?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Freed from the Real
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Exsanguinate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Voracious Hydra
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Primordial Hydra
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Walking Ballista
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Doubling Season
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Finale of Revelation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Genesis Hydra
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Bloom Tender
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Nexos
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
The Goose Mother
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Vigor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tervigon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sporocyst
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Warden of the Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Adherent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Marketback Walker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Incubation Druid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Capricopian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Condescend
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Power Sink
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Broken Ambitions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Clash of Wills
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Berserk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Death Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Obscuring Haze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Animist's Awakening
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Villainous Wealth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Awaken the Woods
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Finale of Devastation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Profane Command
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mind Spring
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tooth and Nail
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Natural Order
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Breakthrough
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Doppelgang
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Open into Wonder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Body of Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
The Earth Crystal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Mantle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fractal Harness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Pemmin's Aura
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Primal Vigor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Frogify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy