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

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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?
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Spry and Mighty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blight Rot
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
73%inclusion98 decks134 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
65%inclusion87 decks134 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion85 decks134 decks
60%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
60%inclusion80 decks134 decks
56%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
62%inclusion83 decks134 decks
51%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
50%synergy
The Goose Mother
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
50%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
49%synergy
Villainous Wealth
66%inclusion88 decks134 decks
48%synergy
Hooded Hydra
52%inclusion70 decks134 decks
48%synergy
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Garruk's Uprising
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Profane Command
45%inclusion60 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
41%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Capricopian
43%inclusion57 decks134 decks
41%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
43%inclusion57 decks134 decks
41%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Nexos
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Feral Hydra
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Voracious Hydra
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
35%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Altered Ego
36%inclusion48 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Ochre Jelly
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
29%inclusion39 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Primordial Hydra
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Hydra Trainer
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Heroes' Bane
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Protean Hydra
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Winding Constrictor
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Deepglow Skate
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Tervigon
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Termagant Swarm
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Broodguard Elite
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Endless One
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Thunderous Snapper
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Thassa's Intervention
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Biomass Mutation
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Condescend
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Putrefy
28%inclusion38 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Icy Blast
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Death Denied
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
-21%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Disembowel
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Killing Glare
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Logic Knot
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Death Wind
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Even the Score
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Clash of Wills
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Windstorm
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Dominate
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Deathsprout
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Signature Slam
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Repeal
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Bioshift
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Molder
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-31%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Animist's Awakening
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
35%synergy
Mind Spring
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Finale of Revelation
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Open into Wonder
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Gaze of Granite
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Exponential Growth
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Primal Might
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Extract Brain
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Find // Finality
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Entrancing Melody
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-22%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
35%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Branching Evolution
27%inclusion36 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Mana Bloom
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Death's Presence
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion103 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion90 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Signet
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion134 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion134 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion133 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion115 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
60%inclusion81 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion70 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion65 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malady
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion36 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion36 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
-21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
-23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Foul Orchard
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Viridescent Bog
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Lush Oasis
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-12%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy