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
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blight Rot
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
73%inclusion97 decks133 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion84 decks133 decks
59%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
59%inclusion79 decks133 decks
56%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
51%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Hooded Hydra
53%inclusion70 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Villainous Wealth
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
48%synergy
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Garruk's Uprising
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
46%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Profane Command
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Capricopian
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Nexos
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Feral Hydra
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Voracious Hydra
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Altered Ego
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Ochre Jelly
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Primordial Hydra
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Warden of the Grove
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Hydra Trainer
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Heroes' Bane
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Protean Hydra
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Winding Constrictor
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Deepglow Skate
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Tervigon
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Broodguard Elite
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Termagant Swarm
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Endless One
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Thunderous Snapper
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Biomass Mutation
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Condescend
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Putrefy
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Icy Blast
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Death Denied
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-22%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Disembowel
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Logic Knot
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Killing Glare
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Death Wind
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Spell Burst
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Even the Score
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Clash of Wills
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Windstorm
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Dominate
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Deathsprout
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Signature Slam
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Repeal
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Bioshift
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Molder
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Animist's Awakening
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Mind Spring
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Revelation
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Open into Wonder
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Gaze of Granite
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Exponential Growth
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Primal Might
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Extract Brain
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Find // Finality
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Entrancing Melody
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-22%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Branching Evolution
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Mana Bloom
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Death's Presence
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-17%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion89 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Signet
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion133 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion133 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion132 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion114 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malady
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
-21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Foul Orchard
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Lush Oasis
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy