Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Upgraded +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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Geometer's Arthropod
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Mind into Matter
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion234 decks260 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
85%inclusion222 decks260 decks
81%synergy
Voracious Hydra
74%inclusion192 decks260 decks
70%synergy
Primordial Hydra
71%inclusion184 decks260 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion182 decks260 decks
66%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
72%inclusion188 decks260 decks
65%synergy
Hungering Hydra
68%inclusion177 decks260 decks
64%synergy
The Goose Mother
67%inclusion174 decks260 decks
63%synergy
Exsanguinate
70%inclusion182 decks260 decks
62%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
66%inclusion171 decks260 decks
61%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion184 decks260 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Swine
62%inclusion161 decks260 decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion155 decks260 decks
56%synergy
Animist's Awakening
59%inclusion153 decks260 decks
54%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion152 decks260 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion150 decks260 decks
52%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion150 decks260 decks
54%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion148 decks260 decks
53%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion147 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion146 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Genesis Hydra
55%inclusion143 decks260 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
51%inclusion133 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
49%inclusion128 decks260 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
47%inclusion122 decks260 decks
43%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
45%inclusion118 decks260 decks
42%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion98 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
37%inclusion97 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
37%inclusion97 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
36%inclusion93 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Managorger Hydra
35%inclusion92 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Protean Hydra
34%inclusion88 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion85 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion84 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
30%inclusion77 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Altered Ego
27%inclusion69 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion59 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
-7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Gyre Sage
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion31 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Warden of the Grove
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
-13%synergy
Aberrant
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Deepglow Skate
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
45%inclusion118 decks260 decks
41%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
45%inclusion117 decks260 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Call
45%inclusion117 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion94 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion93 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion88 decks260 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
33%inclusion87 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion83 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion63 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion62 decks260 decks
-12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Biomass Mutation
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Denial
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
-13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Logic Knot
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
3%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Sultai Charm
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Change of Plans
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Revelation
51%inclusion133 decks260 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion132 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion128 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
46%inclusion120 decks260 decks
40%synergy
Profane Command
45%inclusion116 decks260 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion106 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion96 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion93 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion70 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Mind Spring
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Open the Way
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion52 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Open into Wonder
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Primal Might
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Reunion
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion115 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion94 decks260 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
39%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion108 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion90 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Scales
23%inclusion61 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Mana Bloom
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Level Up
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion123 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion100 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion75 decks260 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion227 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
60%inclusion157 decks260 decks
57%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion255 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion253 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion248 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion247 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Opulent Palace
60%inclusion155 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion142 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion127 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion126 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
48%inclusion126 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion123 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
46%inclusion119 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion109 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion107 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion105 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion98 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion95 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion95 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
35%inclusion92 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion89 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion68 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion64 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion56 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
4%synergy
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