Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded X Spells

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
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mind into Matter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Studious First-Year
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Doubling Season
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Hungering Hydra
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Voracious Hydra
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Primordial Hydra
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
The Goose Mother
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Genesis Hydra
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Protean Hydra
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Nexos
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Hooded Hydra
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Feral Hydra
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sporocyst
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Altered Ego
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Badgermole Cub
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Warden of the Grove
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Spectral Denial
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Call
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Condescend
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Chord of Calling
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Spell Blast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Even the Score
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sultai Charm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Diviner's Portent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Profane Command
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Way
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Braingeyser
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Eternity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Wildest Dreams
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Offering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Multiple Choice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Open into Wonder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Mana Reflection
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Freed from the Real
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Parallel Lives
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lattice Library
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Bayou
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Opulent Palace
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy