Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Reunion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Ooze
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
88%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
84%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Doubling Season
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Hungering Hydra
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
58%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Swine
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Animist's Awakening
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
54%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Finale of Revelation
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Genesis Hydra
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
The Goose Mother
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Protean Hydra
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Nexos
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Altered Ego
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Hooded Hydra
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Sporocyst
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Capricopian
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Ouroboroid
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Mockingbird
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ochre Jelly
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Call
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Syncopate
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Power Sink
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Dreams
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Denial
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Spell Burst
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Icy Blast
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Brainstorm
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Logic Knot
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Even the Score
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Change of Plans
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Insight
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Death Denied
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Diviner's Portent
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Awaken the Woods
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Profane Command
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Open the Way
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Doppelgang
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Mind Spring
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Open into Wonder
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Might
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Braingeyser
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Gaze of Granite
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Mana Reflection
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Hardened Scales
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion60 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion103 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Island
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Tropical Island
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
71%synergy
Bayou
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
70%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion91 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Zagoth Triome
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Opulent Palace
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-5%synergy