Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget +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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Owlin Spiralmancer
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
80%inclusion116 decks145 decks
74%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
60%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
60%synergy
Hungering Hydra
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
59%synergy
The Goose Mother
59%inclusion85 decks145 decks
55%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
52%synergy
Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion99 decks145 decks
52%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
54%inclusion78 decks145 decks
51%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
58%inclusion84 decks145 decks
51%synergy
Curse of the Swine
55%inclusion80 decks145 decks
50%synergy
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Cultivate
54%inclusion79 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
51%inclusion74 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
50%inclusion73 decks145 decks
48%synergy
Animist's Awakening
48%inclusion70 decks145 decks
44%synergy
Hooded Hydra
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
39%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Profane Command
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
41%inclusion60 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Voracious Hydra
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Managorger Hydra
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Altered Ego
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Capricopian
37%inclusion54 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Nexos
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Primordial Hydra
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Feral Hydra
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Ochre Jelly
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Protean Hydra
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Heroes' Bane
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Hydra Trainer
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
-8%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Winding Constrictor
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Deepglow Skate
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Kiora's Follower
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Tervigon
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
42%inclusion61 decks145 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Call
41%inclusion60 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Syncopate
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Biomass Mutation
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Icy Blast
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Genius
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Power Sink
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
-20%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Death Denied
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Sultai Charm
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Death Wind
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Disembowel
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Logic Knot
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Quandrix Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-27%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Clash of Wills
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Spell Burst
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Even the Score
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Nexus Mentality
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Killing Glare
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Dominate
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Repeal
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Windstorm
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion60 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Mind Spring
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Finale of Revelation
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
-15%synergy
Mind into Matter
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Open into Wonder
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Gaze of Granite
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Primal Might
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
-15%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Exponential Growth
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Wildest Dreams
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Entrancing Melody
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Open the Way
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Multiple Choice
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Extract Brain
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Find // Finality
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Fractal Harness
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion61 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Branching Evolution
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Mana Bloom
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Lattice Library
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Majesty
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Death's Presence
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
-14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion116 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion102 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Simic Signet
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Sultai Banner
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion142 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion126 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Opulent Palace
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion70 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion46 decks145 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Hollow
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malady
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
-12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
-15%synergy
Sodden Verdure
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
-23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Paradox Gardens
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Titan's Grave
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Viridescent Bog
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
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