Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

Nick Price
Jun 22, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards in Jumpstart 2022
Jumpstart 2022 brought 51 new cards to Magic. Here are the 10 that actually stuck in Commander.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Geometer's Arthropod
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Mind into Matter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Quandrix Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Paradox Gardens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Titan's Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hungering Hydra
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Villainous Wealth
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
The Goose Mother
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Primordial Hydra
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of the Swine
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Hooded Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Managorger Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Syncopate
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Profane Command
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Altered Ego
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Voracious Hydra
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Capricopian
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Feral Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ochre Jelly
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Warden of the Grove
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Trainer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Nexos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Endless One
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Call
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Biomass Mutation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Icy Blast
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Putrefy
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Silkguard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Condescend
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Spell Burst
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Clash of Wills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Invigorating Surge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Windstorm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Death Denied
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nexus Mentality
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Flourish
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Spell Blast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gridlock
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Even the Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Spasm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bite Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Disembowel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Perplexing Test
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Zimone's Hypothesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mind Spring
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Wildest Dreams
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Open into Wonder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Open the Way
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Primal Might
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mass Manipulation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Exponential Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cut of the Profits
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Entrancing Melody
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Find // Finality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Oversimplify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stir the Grave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Multiple Choice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Extract Brain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Distorting Wake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Lattice Library
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Branching Evolution
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mana Bloom
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Death's Presence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Lost in the Maze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Levitation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Immersion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Sultai Banner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sisay's Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Locket
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Hollow
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malady
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Grotto
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy