Zaxara, the Exemplary
$1.52
$1.52Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Ranking
#97
Current Rank
#106
Last Week
#68
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Zaxara | Necrobloom | EDH Gameplay
That's Gonna Leave A Mark! High Power EDH (Bracket 4) Zaxara Vs. Lae'zel Vs. Pantlaza Vs. Vaevictis
MTG Commander Gameplay! Alesha V Xavier V Zaxara V Brallin/Shabraz! Does the bracket system matter?
Epic MTG Commander Battle! Final Fantasy’s Stiltzkin vs. Sidar Jabari vs. Zaxara vs. Phelddagrif!
Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #7 | Guff vs. Runo vs. Zaxara vs. Kyler
Arin Hanson, DrLupo, Kyle Hill, *and* Jim TSF in one double episode! | Commander at Home Episode 54
The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay
CEDH Gameplay, featuring a new commander. Nadu vs Thrasios/Yoshimaru vs Tymna/Kraum vs Zaxara
cEDH madness! What’s best? Tutors, mana, combos or life drain? Sisay-Zaxara-Thrasios/Vial-Talion
More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+8% Synergy
$33.70
Day of Black Sun+2% Synergy
$0.78
Badgermole Cub+1% Synergy
$47.58
Secret Tunnel+1% Synergy
$1.37
Shared Roots0% Synergy
$0.70
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+79% Synergy
$0.29
Unbound Flourishing+74% Synergy
$13.46
Hungering Hydra+65% Synergy
$1.71
Voracious Hydra+62% Synergy
$3.36
Primordial Hydra+62% Synergy
$7.27
Steelbane Hydra+60% Synergy
$6.83
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.74
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+57% Synergy
$0.80
Animist's Awakening+56% Synergy
$3.04
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.16
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Exsanguinate+56% Synergy
$0.29
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$0.77
Genesis Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.34
Stonecoil Serpent+55% Synergy
$1.76
Villainous Wealth+53% Synergy
$0.25
Lifeblood Hydra+53% Synergy
$2.09
Goldvein Hydra+52% Synergy
$6.73
Vastwood Hydra+51% Synergy
$1.44
Corpsejack Menace+46% Synergy
$0.81
Cultivate+16% Synergy
$0.48
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+5% Synergy
$5.82
Cyclonic Rift0% Synergy
$38.29
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$13.51
Demonic Tutor-1% Synergy
$48.67
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$90.28
Worldly Tutor-1% Synergy
$19.81
Rhystic Study-2% Synergy
$49.78
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$40.44
Vampiric Tutor-2% Synergy
$58.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mistcutter Hydra+50% Synergy
$1.18
Kalonian Hydra+46% Synergy
$5.66
Nexos+44% Synergy
$3.18
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$3.14
Hooded Hydra+42% Synergy
$0.19
Protean Hydra+38% Synergy
$3.42
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+34% Synergy
$6.05
Neverwinter Hydra+34% Synergy
$5.64
Managorger Hydra+30% Synergy
$1.26
Capricopian+30% Synergy
$1.92
Benevolent Hydra+27% Synergy
$8.67
Ingenious Prodigy+25% Synergy
$0.40
Kodama of the West Tree+23% Synergy
$18.45
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$22.41
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+22% Synergy
$0.07
Altered Ego+21% Synergy
$0.18
Fanatic of Rhonas+20% Synergy
$7.03
Wren's Run Hydra+20% Synergy
$0.16
Mossborn Hydra+17% Synergy
$10.32
Vorel of the Hull Clade+17% Synergy
$0.19
Sporocyst+17% Synergy
$4.72
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+17% Synergy
$0.23
Feral Hydra+17% Synergy
$0.23
Hydra Broodmaster+15% Synergy
$0.21
Gyre Sage+14% Synergy
$2.19
Ochre Jelly+14% Synergy
$0.27
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+13% Synergy
$40.48
Walking Ballista+12% Synergy
$6.46
Warden of the Grove+12% Synergy
$0.82
Wildwood Scourge+12% Synergy
$0.10
Rampaging Yao Guai+11% Synergy
$0.49
Nimbus Swimmer+11% Synergy
$0.25
Tyrant Guard+11% Synergy
$2.50
Gadwick, the Wizened+10% Synergy
$0.51
Kruphix, God of Horizons+9% Synergy
$2.51
Hydra Trainer+9% Synergy
$0.08
Runadi, Behemoth Caller+9% Synergy
$5.88
Roaming Throne+8% Synergy
$32.54
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+8% Synergy
$1.62
Deepglow Skate+8% Synergy
$0.20
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant+8% Synergy
$0.35
Tervigon+8% Synergy
$1.45
Aberrant+8% Synergy
$3.95
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$4.45
Llanowar Elves+5% Synergy
$0.22
Bloom Tender+5% Synergy
$24.26
Elvish Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.27
Birds of Paradise-3% Synergy
$12.29
Sakura-Tribe Elder-10% Synergy
$0.23
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+43% Synergy
$0.11
Thassa's Intervention+37% Synergy
$0.21
Repulsive Mutation+36% Synergy
$0.36
Condescend+33% Synergy
$0.30
Blue Sun's Zenith+32% Synergy
$1.26
Erebos's Intervention+32% Synergy
$0.34
Syncopate+28% Synergy
$0.07
Inspiring Call+28% Synergy
$0.30
Tyvar's Stand+20% Synergy
$1.11
Slice from the Shadows+19% Synergy
$0.04
Icy Blast+16% Synergy
$0.53
Power Sink+16% Synergy
$0.14
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.09
Black Sun's Twilight+13% Synergy
$0.23
Heroic Intervention+12% Synergy
$9.95
March of Swirling Mist+12% Synergy
$1.41
Stroke of Genius+12% Synergy
$0.28
Drown in Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.57
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.11
Silkguard+10% Synergy
$4.37
Death Denied+9% Synergy
$0.12
Clash of Wills+8% Synergy
$0.20
Spell Burst+8% Synergy
$0.23
Logic Knot+7% Synergy
$0.09
Death Wind+7% Synergy
$0.04
Even the Score+6% Synergy
$0.37
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.50
Mana Drain+5% Synergy
$45.60
Krosan Grip+5% Synergy
$0.84
Invigorating Surge+5% Synergy
$0.23
March of Wretched Sorrow+5% Synergy
$0.15
Return of the Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$1.11
Outrageous Robbery+3% Synergy
$0.27
Entish Restoration+2% Synergy
$2.83
Chord of Calling+2% Synergy
$3.77
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.17
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
$18.34
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$0.88
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$1.24
Mutational Advantage-2% Synergy
$3.30
Sultai Charm-2% Synergy
$0.13
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.25
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$7.61
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.10
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.61
Assassin's Trophy-12% Synergy
$3.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$2.38
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+44% Synergy
$0.25
Profane Command+42% Synergy
$0.29
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$23.09
Mind Spring+28% Synergy
$0.23
Kodama's Reach+20% Synergy
$1.10
Blue Sun's Twilight+19% Synergy
$0.29
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$16.84
Open into Wonder+16% Synergy
$0.22
Open the Way+12% Synergy
$3.71
Doppelgang+12% Synergy
$0.50
Pest Infestation+12% Synergy
$0.24
Nylea's Intervention+10% Synergy
$0.64
Mass Manipulation+10% Synergy
$0.54
Wave Goodbye+9% Synergy
$3.56
Gaze of Granite+9% Synergy
$0.07
Aggressive Biomancy+9% Synergy
$0.39
Wildest Dreams+9% Synergy
$0.26
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$30.89
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$15.62
Black Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$0.32
Green Sun's Twilight+8% Synergy
$0.25
Damnable Pact+8% Synergy
$0.43
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.44
Overwhelming Stampede+7% Synergy
$1.26
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.19
Silver Scrutiny+7% Synergy
$0.19
Fangs of Kalonia+6% Synergy
$0.25
Exponential Growth+5% Synergy
$0.44
Finale of Eternity+5% Synergy
$0.81
Diabolic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.33
Farseek+4% Synergy
$0.38
Nature's Lore+4% Synergy
$1.90
Migration Path+4% Synergy
$0.17
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$6.70
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.64
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$1.81
Nature's Rhythm+3% Synergy
$4.27
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.36
Three Visits0% Synergy
$7.13
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.70
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
$6.48
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+34% Synergy
$43.20
The Earth Crystal+20% Synergy
$6.02
The Great Henge+15% Synergy
$60.24
Fractal Harness+12% Synergy
$0.99
Lightning Greaves+11% Synergy
$3.82
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+11% Synergy
$8.98
Swiftfoot Boots+7% Synergy
$1.21
Combine Chrysalis+7% Synergy
$0.16
Doubling Cube+7% Synergy
$19.79
Horizon Stone+5% Synergy
$1.53
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+43% Synergy
$28.11
Branching Evolution+40% Synergy
$2.59
Simic Ascendancy+35% Synergy
$0.22
Freed from the Real+35% Synergy
$7.98
Terrasymbiosis+28% Synergy
$6.10
Pemmin's Aura+26% Synergy
$11.27
Mana Reflection+15% Synergy
$2.22
Hydra's Growth+14% Synergy
$1.03
Primal Vigor+13% Synergy
$9.70
Mana Bloom+13% Synergy
$0.24
Hardened Scales+12% Synergy
$1.82
Court of Garenbrig+11% Synergy
$12.40
Innkeeper's Talent+10% Synergy
$13.80
Up the Beanstalk+10% Synergy
$0.90
Loading Zone+10% Synergy
$1.49
Retribution of the Ancients+10% Synergy
$0.40
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
$22.25
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$7.60
Virtue of Strength+8% Synergy
$2.72
Elemental Bond+7% Synergy
$1.26
Colossal Majesty+7% Synergy
$0.84
Wilderness Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.43
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$3.88
Zendikar Resurgent+6% Synergy
$2.67
The Meathook Massacre+5% Synergy
$21.33
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.24
Tribute to the World Tree+4% Synergy
$9.93
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$3.33
Unnatural Growth+4% Synergy
$2.39
Hadana's Climb+4% Synergy
$1.65
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.26
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$21.50
Mystic Remora-10% Synergy
$9.04
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+14% Synergy
$0.73
Nissa, Steward of Elements+11% Synergy
$0.47
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+22% Synergy
$2.07
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.37
Temple of the False God+20% Synergy
$0.13
Rogue's Passage+15% Synergy
$0.37
Castle Garenbrig+11% Synergy
$4.86
Three Tree City+10% Synergy
$21.03
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$1.15
Evendo, Waking Haven+6% Synergy
$13.81
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$38.24
Mosswort Bridge+4% Synergy
$0.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$6.99
Alchemist's Refuge+2% Synergy
$0.41
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$25.94
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
$5.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$46.26
Mortuary Mire-3% Synergy
$0.28
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$0.63
Boseiju, Who Endures-8% Synergy
$32.82
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$19.47
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+59% Synergy
$3.78
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.18
The Eternity Elevator+11% Synergy
$1.54
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$1.21
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.20
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.16
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$3.26
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$2.58
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.16
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.35
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.21
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.14
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$0.59
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$0.93
Talisman of Curiosity-7% Synergy
$0.26
Talisman of Resilience-7% Synergy
$0.17
Talisman of Dominance-9% Synergy
$2.82
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+20% Synergy
$0.17
Simic Growth Chamber+10% Synergy
$0.17
Forest+7% Synergy
$0.07
Opulent Palace+7% Synergy
$0.17
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.16
Island+6% Synergy
$0.08
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.10
Zagoth Triome+5% Synergy
$17.65
Rejuvenating Springs+5% Synergy
$5.13
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$3.08
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$34.76
Dreamroot Cascade+4% Synergy
$0.58
Darkbore Pathway+4% Synergy
$3.78
Sunken Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.21
Deathcap Glade+3% Synergy
$6.11
Thornwood Falls+3% Synergy
$0.06
Jungle Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.04
Clearwater Pathway+3% Synergy
$4.07
Undergrowth Stadium+2% Synergy
$6.97
Golgari Rot Farm+2% Synergy
$0.15
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.19
Flooded Grove+2% Synergy
$0.22
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.18
Twilight Mire0% Synergy
$0.24
Yavimaya Coast-1% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.22
Shipwreck Marsh-1% Synergy
$4.95
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.26
Breeding Pool-2% Synergy
$8.18
Llanowar Wastes-2% Synergy
$0.26
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.07
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.13
Overgrown Tomb-3% Synergy
$14.94
Morphic Pool-3% Synergy
$17.39
Tropical Island-3% Synergy
Bayou-3% Synergy
Underground Sea-3% Synergy
Watery Grave-5% Synergy
$7.08
Foreboding Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.15
Underground River-5% Synergy
$0.97
Fabled Passage-5% Synergy
$4.65
Temple of Deceit-6% Synergy
$0.23
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.39
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.12
Temple of Malady-7% Synergy
$0.15
Darkwater Catacombs-7% Synergy
$0.15
Misty Rainforest-8% Synergy
$24.21
Verdant Catacombs-9% Synergy
$19.79
Polluted Delta-10% Synergy
$15.15
Drowned Catacomb-11% Synergy
$1.88
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