Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - 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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29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Mind into Matter
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
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Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion236 decks262 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
85%inclusion224 decks262 decks
81%synergy
Voracious Hydra
74%inclusion195 decks262 decks
70%synergy
Primordial Hydra
71%inclusion187 decks262 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion184 decks262 decks
66%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
73%inclusion190 decks262 decks
65%synergy
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion177 decks262 decks
64%synergy
Hungering Hydra
68%inclusion178 decks262 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
69%inclusion182 decks262 decks
62%synergy
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66%inclusion174 decks262 decks
61%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion185 decks262 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Swine
62%inclusion163 decks262 decks
57%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion158 decks262 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
59%inclusion154 decks262 decks
54%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion153 decks262 decks
51%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion152 decks262 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
58%inclusion151 decks262 decks
52%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion150 decks262 decks
46%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion150 decks262 decks
54%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion147 decks262 decks
45%synergy
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Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion42 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
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Genesis Hydra
55%inclusion144 decks262 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
52%inclusion136 decks262 decks
48%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion130 decks262 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
47%inclusion122 decks262 decks
43%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
45%inclusion119 decks262 decks
42%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion99 decks262 decks
35%synergy
Hooded Hydra
38%inclusion99 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
37%inclusion97 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Managorger Hydra
35%inclusion93 decks262 decks
33%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
35%inclusion93 decks262 decks
33%synergy
Protean Hydra
35%inclusion92 decks262 decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion85 decks262 decks
27%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion84 decks262 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
30%inclusion78 decks262 decks
28%synergy
Altered Ego
27%inclusion70 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
24%inclusion62 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
23%inclusion59 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion58 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
21%inclusion55 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Gyre Sage
20%inclusion53 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion50 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion48 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
17%inclusion45 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion42 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
15%inclusion39 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Ochre Jelly
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion33 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Tyrant Guard
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion27 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
-14%synergy
Aberrant
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Deepglow Skate
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
6%synergy
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Repulsive Mutation
45%inclusion118 decks262 decks
40%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
45%inclusion117 decks262 decks
41%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion116 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion95 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion93 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Syncopate
33%inclusion87 decks262 decks
31%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
33%inclusion87 decks262 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
33%inclusion87 decks262 decks
31%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion83 decks262 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion83 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion73 decks262 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion62 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
23%inclusion61 decks262 decks
-13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion57 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Biomass Mutation
18%inclusion48 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion47 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion43 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion42 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Spectral Denial
15%inclusion37 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion33 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
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3%synergy
Spell Burst
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9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-13%synergy
Logic Knot
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Negate
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-10%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Insight
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Sultai Charm
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Even the Score
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
2%synergy
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Finale of Revelation
52%inclusion135 decks262 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion134 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion129 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
47%inclusion122 decks262 decks
40%synergy
Profane Command
45%inclusion118 decks262 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion108 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion97 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion94 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion70 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Mind Spring
26%inclusion67 decks262 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion61 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Open the Way
23%inclusion61 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion53 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Open into Wonder
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion33 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion30 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion27 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion26 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Primal Might
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Reunion
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion116 decks262 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion95 decks262 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion62 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion50 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion26 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion110 decks262 decks
37%synergy
Freed from the Real
34%inclusion90 decks262 decks
30%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion62 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion58 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion48 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion39 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Mana Bloom
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion30 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion30 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion27 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Level Up
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion47 decks262 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion124 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion101 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion86 decks262 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion75 decks262 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion68 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion60 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion40 decks262 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.9%inclusion18 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion229 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion179 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
60%inclusion157 decks262 decks
56%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion45 decks262 decks
15%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion19 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion16 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion257 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion255 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion250 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion249 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Opulent Palace
60%inclusion156 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion142 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
49%inclusion128 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion126 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
48%inclusion126 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion123 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
46%inclusion120 decks262 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion110 decks262 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion108 decks262 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion105 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion98 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion96 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion94 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
35%inclusion93 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion89 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion73 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion72 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion70 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion65 decks262 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion65 decks262 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion60 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion59 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion58 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion57 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion57 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion50 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion46 decks262 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion44 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion43 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion37 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion36 decks262 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion30 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion29 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion28 decks262 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion26 decks262 decks
-9%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion25 decks262 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
1%synergy
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