Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - +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
Geometer's Arthropod
32%inclusion132 decks417 decks
30%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion130 decks433 decks
28%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
28%inclusion120 decks433 decks
26%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
27%inclusion117 decks433 decks
25%synergy
Mind into Matter
23%inclusion96 decks421 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion1.30K decks1.46K decks
83%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion1.22K decks1.46K decks
79%synergy
Primordial Hydra
74%inclusion1.08K decks1.46K decks
70%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion1.03K decks1.46K decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
69%inclusion1.01K decks1.46K decks
65%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
69%inclusion1K decks1.46K decks
64%synergy
The Goose Mother
65%inclusion942 decks1.46K decks
61%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion976 decks1.46K decks
59%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
64%inclusion938 decks1.46K decks
59%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion914 decks1.46K decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
65%inclusion948 decks1.46K decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion918 decks1.46K decks
55%synergy
Branching Evolution
58%inclusion847 decks1.46K decks
47%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
58%inclusion844 decks1.46K decks
54%synergy
Doubling Season
57%inclusion838 decks1.46K decks
50%synergy
Curse of the Swine
57%inclusion828 decks1.46K decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion822 decks1.46K decks
46%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
56%inclusion820 decks1.46K decks
52%synergy
Animist's Awakening
56%inclusion820 decks1.46K decks
52%synergy
Genesis Hydra
56%inclusion812 decks1.46K decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion285 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion241 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion231 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion224 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion180 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.2%inclusion134 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion105 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion100 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.1%inclusion74 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
56%inclusion812 decks1.46K decks
52%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion755 decks1.46K decks
46%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion734 decks1.46K decks
47%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion727 decks1.46K decks
47%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
42%inclusion613 decks1.46K decks
39%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
42%inclusion609 decks1.46K decks
38%synergy
Nexos
41%inclusion593 decks1.46K decks
38%synergy
Managorger Hydra
39%inclusion567 decks1.46K decks
36%synergy
Hooded Hydra
39%inclusion566 decks1.46K decks
35%synergy
Protean Hydra
38%inclusion551 decks1.46K decks
35%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
37%inclusion546 decks1.46K decks
35%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
35%inclusion510 decks1.46K decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion431 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Capricopian
26%inclusion378 decks1.46K decks
24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
26%inclusion373 decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion371 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion367 decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion303 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion332 decks1.46K decks
21%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
23%inclusion98 decks433 decks
21%synergy
Altered Ego
22%inclusion326 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
21%inclusion93 decks433 decks
20%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion313 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
20%inclusion299 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
20%inclusion126 decks633 decks
19%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion280 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
19%inclusion276 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion270 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion251 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion249 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion245 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion235 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion125 decks778 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
16%inclusion234 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion213 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion207 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion203 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion202 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
13%inclusion144 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion186 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
12%inclusion177 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Hydra Trainer
11%inclusion158 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion157 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion155 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
10%inclusion150 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion148 decks1.46K decks
-13%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion144 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion141 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
10%inclusion139 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
9.5%inclusion138 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
41%inclusion600 decks1.46K decks
31%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion594 decks1.46K decks
36%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
40%inclusion590 decks1.46K decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion502 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
31%inclusion452 decks1.46K decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion438 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
28%inclusion412 decks1.46K decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion411 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion397 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion377 decks1.46K decks
23%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion372 decks1.46K decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion345 decks1.46K decks
-13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion339 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion250 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion242 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion235 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion232 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion230 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion230 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion203 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion194 decks1.46K decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion192 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion185 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion175 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion128 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion167 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion151 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion149 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.3%inclusion136 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Negate
9.3%inclusion136 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Death Denied
9.0%inclusion131 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.0%inclusion116 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.5%inclusion109 decks1.46K decks
-14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion103 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Spell Burst
6.5%inclusion95 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion95 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Logic Knot
6.2%inclusion91 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.8%inclusion84 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Clash of Wills
5.8%inclusion84 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.5%inclusion80 decks1.46K decks
-10%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.3%inclusion78 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Even the Score
5.1%inclusion74 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.0%inclusion73 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
53%inclusion767 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
47%inclusion681 decks1.46K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion653 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion638 decks1.46K decks
37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
39%inclusion567 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion565 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
39%inclusion564 decks1.46K decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion479 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion377 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Mind Spring
23%inclusion340 decks1.46K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
20%inclusion296 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion267 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Open the Way
18%inclusion259 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion225 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion206 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion193 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion189 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion176 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion175 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion164 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
10%inclusion44 decks433 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion63 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion139 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.0%inclusion131 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion126 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.0%inclusion117 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion117 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.0%inclusion116 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.9%inclusion115 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.8%inclusion114 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.8%inclusion114 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Primal Might
7.1%inclusion104 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.8%inclusion73 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.7%inclusion98 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.6%inclusion96 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.4%inclusion94 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.2%inclusion90 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion86 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.8%inclusion85 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.6%inclusion81 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
5.2%inclusion76 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
45%inclusion651 decks1.46K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion449 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion293 decks1K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion388 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion309 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion244 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion177 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.4%inclusion108 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.9%inclusion101 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.4%inclusion79 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.3%inclusion77 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion638 decks1.46K decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion365 decks928 decks
34%synergy
Freed from the Real
36%inclusion529 decks1.46K decks
32%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion441 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion377 decks1.46K decks
23%synergy
Hydra's Growth
20%inclusion293 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion272 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion253 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion219 decks1.42K decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion201 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion58 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion124 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion179 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion81 decks676 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion110 decks919 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion167 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
11%inclusion165 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Mana Bloom
11%inclusion164 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.1%inclusion133 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
8.7%inclusion127 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.6%inclusion126 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.2%inclusion120 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion104 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.1%inclusion103 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.0%inclusion102 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.2%inclusion90 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.0%inclusion88 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.0%inclusion88 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.7%inclusion83 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion81 decks1.46K decks
-10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.4%inclusion79 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.3%inclusion78 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.4%inclusion94 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
16%inclusion229 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.6%inclusion126 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion731 decks1.46K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion512 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion397 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
26%inclusion386 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion323 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion295 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion244 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion201 decks1.46K decks
-8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion191 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion178 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion171 decks1.42K decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.4%inclusion87 decks922 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.5%inclusion109 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion104 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.7%inclusion98 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.6%inclusion97 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.2%inclusion91 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion87 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.31K decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion1.08K decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion925 decks1.46K decks
60%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion249 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion245 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion195 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion181 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion110 decks928 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion151 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion136 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.8%inclusion129 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion123 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.2%inclusion119 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.4%inclusion108 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion106 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.3%inclusion92 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.5%inclusion80 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion1.44K decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.42K decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.40K decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.34K decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion852 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion746 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion676 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion676 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion650 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion643 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion628 decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion595 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion575 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion526 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion522 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion497 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion473 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion421 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion411 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion372 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion368 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion366 decks1.46K decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion356 decks1.46K decks
-11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion349 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion315 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion314 decks1.46K decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion308 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
20%inclusion295 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion293 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion293 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion251 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion250 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion248 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion218 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion215 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion210 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion202 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion197 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion192 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion181 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion50 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion163 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion159 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion156 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion156 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion152 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion67 decks676 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.3%inclusion136 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
9.0%inclusion132 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion126 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy