Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Mind into Matter
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Mathemagics
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Newt
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
The Ozolith
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Doubling Season
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Primordial Hydra
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion18 decks28 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
Terrasymbiosis
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Genesis Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wealth
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Protean Hydra
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Nexos
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hooded Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Capricopian
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Managorger Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sporocyst
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kiora's Follower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Altered Ego
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Call
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Spectral Denial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Death Denied
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%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
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%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
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spell Blast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Spell Burst
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%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
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
Change of Plans
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Open the Way
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Profane Command
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Finale of Revelation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%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
Green Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%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
6%synergy
Wildest Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Into the North
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Braingeyser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%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
Doppelgang
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%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
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
The Earth Crystal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Emerald Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Parallel Lives
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mana Bloom
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lattice Library
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%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
Unnatural Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Underground Sea
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Bayou
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Tropical Island
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%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
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Opulent Palace
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%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
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-20%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
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%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
Wastewood Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy