Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget 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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Hungering Hydra
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Villainous Wealth
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
66%synergy
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Primordial Hydra
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Swine
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Genesis Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Animist's Awakening
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Syncopate
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Profane Command
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Voracious Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Hooded Hydra
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Managorger Hydra
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Altered Ego
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Capricopian
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Feral Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Warden of the Grove
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Ochre Jelly
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Trainer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Nexos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Briar Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Icy Blast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Biomass Mutation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Genius
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Invigorating Surge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Quandrix Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Spell Burst
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Clash of Wills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Windstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%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
Eureka Moment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Even the Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Reality Spasm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bite Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Disembowel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Dominate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Suffer the Past
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Death Denied
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mind Spring
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mind into Matter
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Finale of Revelation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Open into Wonder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Open the Way
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Wildest Dreams
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Damnable Pact
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mass Manipulation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Exponential Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Primal Might
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cut of the Profits
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Distorting Wake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Find // Finality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind Shatter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
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
Bushwhack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
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
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fractal Harness
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%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
Branching Evolution
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Lattice Library
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Mana Bloom
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hydra's Growth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Primal Vigor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Death's Presence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lost in the Maze
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
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
Leyline Immersion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
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
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%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
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sultai Banner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sisay's Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%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
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Thornwood Falls
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Titan's Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Gardens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
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