Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Unbound Flourishing
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Doubling Season
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Primordial Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
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The Ozolith
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Curse of the Swine
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Hungering Hydra
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Villainous Wealth
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Genesis Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Nexos
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Hooded Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Capricopian
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Kiora's Follower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Condescend
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Spectral Denial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Death Denied
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Syncopate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Chord of Calling
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Drown in Dreams
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Even the Score
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spell Blast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Change of Plans
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Way
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Finale of Revelation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Profane Command
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mathemagics
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mind into Matter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Reunion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shared Roots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Wildest Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Into the North
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Multiple Choice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Life's Legacy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
The Earth Crystal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Emerald Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fractal Harness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mana Reflection
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Parallel Lives
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mana Bloom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lattice Library
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Underground Sea
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Bayou
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Tropical Island
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
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