Zaxara, the Exemplary
$1.14
$1.14Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#85
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#84
Last Week
#65
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
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More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Terrasymbiosis+26% Synergy
$6.40
Loading Zone+9% Synergy
$1.97
The Eternity Elevator+9% Synergy
$2.36
Broodguard Elite+6% Synergy
$0.06
Evendo, Waking Haven+5% Synergy
$16.93
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+78% Synergy
$0.29
Unbound Flourishing+74% Synergy
$12.60
Hungering Hydra+66% Synergy
$1.62
Voracious Hydra+62% Synergy
$3.30
Primordial Hydra+61% Synergy
$7.09
Steelbane Hydra+61% Synergy
$6.18
Animist's Awakening+57% Synergy
$1.41
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.54
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+57% Synergy
$0.79
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.21
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$0.78
Exsanguinate+55% Synergy
$0.31
Genesis Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.31
Stonecoil Serpent+55% Synergy
$1.00
Villainous Wealth+54% Synergy
$0.21
Lifeblood Hydra+53% Synergy
$1.91
Vastwood Hydra+52% Synergy
$1.04
Goldvein Hydra+50% Synergy
$6.20
Corpsejack Menace+47% Synergy
$0.85
Cultivate+17% Synergy
$0.54
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+4% Synergy
$7.10
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy+3% Synergy
$11.99
Cyclonic Rift-1% Synergy
$46.53
Demonic Tutor-1% Synergy
$52.72
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$95.44
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$15.45
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$42.02
Vampiric Tutor-2% Synergy
$59.87
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$23.45
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$49.29
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mistcutter Hydra+51% Synergy
$0.95
Kalonian Hydra+45% Synergy
$7.05
Nexos+45% Synergy
$2.64
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$5.06
Hooded Hydra+43% Synergy
$0.33
Protean Hydra+38% Synergy
$4.32
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.25
Neverwinter Hydra+35% Synergy
$4.82
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+32% Synergy
$6.33
Capricopian+31% Synergy
$1.00
Managorger Hydra+28% Synergy
$1.40
Benevolent Hydra+26% Synergy
$8.18
Ingenious Prodigy+26% Synergy
$0.50
Kodama of the West Tree+24% Synergy
$16.68
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$24.57
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+22% Synergy
$0.11
Altered Ego+21% Synergy
$0.22
Wren's Run Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.16
Fanatic of Rhonas+20% Synergy
$5.24
Mossborn Hydra+18% Synergy
$13.43
Sporocyst+18% Synergy
$3.72
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+17% Synergy
$0.24
Vorel of the Hull Clade+17% Synergy
$0.21
Feral Hydra+17% Synergy
$0.25
Hydra Broodmaster+15% Synergy
$0.22
Gyre Sage+14% Synergy
$3.17
Ochre Jelly+14% Synergy
$0.27
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+13% Synergy
$45.15
Warden of the Grove+12% Synergy
$1.75
Wildwood Scourge+12% Synergy
$0.09
Tyrant Guard+12% Synergy
$3.04
Walking Ballista+11% Synergy
$13.38
Nimbus Swimmer+11% Synergy
$0.28
Gadwick, the Wizened+11% Synergy
$0.53
Rampaging Yao Guai+10% Synergy
$0.92
Kruphix, God of Horizons+10% Synergy
$3.25
Hydra Trainer+10% Synergy
$0.14
Runadi, Behemoth Caller+9% Synergy
$4.60
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant+9% Synergy
$0.48
Tervigon+9% Synergy
$1.82
Roaming Throne+8% Synergy
$30.28
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+8% Synergy
$1.53
Deepglow Skate+8% Synergy
$0.30
Aberrant+8% Synergy
$2.83
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$4.33
Bloom Tender+6% Synergy
$21.56
Llanowar Elves+5% Synergy
$0.22
Elvish Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.36
Birds of Paradise-3% Synergy
$10.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.42
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+43% Synergy
$0.18
Thassa's Intervention+38% Synergy
$0.27
Repulsive Mutation+36% Synergy
$0.32
Condescend+34% Synergy
$0.31
Blue Sun's Zenith+33% Synergy
$1.39
Erebos's Intervention+32% Synergy
$0.33
Syncopate+30% Synergy
$0.09
Inspiring Call+27% Synergy
$0.30
Tyvar's Stand+20% Synergy
$0.96
Slice from the Shadows+19% Synergy
$0.06
Power Sink+17% Synergy
$0.16
Icy Blast+16% Synergy
$0.75
Black Sun's Twilight+14% Synergy
$0.31
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.14
Stroke of Genius+13% Synergy
$0.30
March of Swirling Mist+12% Synergy
$1.15
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$9.75
Drown in Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.47
Spectral Denial+10% Synergy
$0.12
Silkguard+10% Synergy
$3.95
Death Denied+9% Synergy
$0.11
Logic Knot+8% Synergy
$0.11
Spell Burst+8% Synergy
$0.24
Clash of Wills+8% Synergy
$0.17
Death Wind+7% Synergy
$0.07
Even the Score+7% Synergy
$0.36
Invigorating Surge+6% Synergy
$0.26
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.83
Mana Drain+5% Synergy
$44.85
Krosan Grip+5% Synergy
$0.87
March of Wretched Sorrow+5% Synergy
$0.15
Commander's Insight+5% Synergy
$0.44
Return of the Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$0.88
Outrageous Robbery+4% Synergy
$0.25
Entish Restoration+2% Synergy
$2.77
Chord of Calling+2% Synergy
$4.08
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.26
Deadly Rollick+1% Synergy
$18.91
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$0.92
Sultai Charm-2% Synergy
$0.22
Counterspell-3% Synergy
$1.25
Mutational Advantage-3% Synergy
$4.51
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.26
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.03
Putrefy-8% Synergy
$0.12
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$1.45
Assassin's Trophy-13% Synergy
$2.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+44% Synergy
$0.27
Profane Command+44% Synergy
$0.27
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$20.32
Mind Spring+30% Synergy
$0.19
Kodama's Reach+20% Synergy
$1.79
Blue Sun's Twilight+20% Synergy
$0.37
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$16.40
Open into Wonder+16% Synergy
$0.18
Open the Way+13% Synergy
$3.89
Doppelgang+13% Synergy
$0.49
Pest Infestation+11% Synergy
$0.33
Nylea's Intervention+11% Synergy
$0.55
Mass Manipulation+11% Synergy
$0.58
Aggressive Biomancy+10% Synergy
$0.40
Wildest Dreams+10% Synergy
$0.30
Wave Goodbye+9% Synergy
$8.12
Gaze of Granite+9% Synergy
$0.12
Black Sun's Zenith+9% Synergy
$0.50
Green Sun's Twilight+9% Synergy
$0.24
Rampant Growth+8% Synergy
$0.37
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$21.28
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$17.86
Damnable Pact+8% Synergy
$0.42
Overwhelming Stampede+7% Synergy
$1.36
Silver Scrutiny+7% Synergy
$0.21
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.25
Fangs of Kalonia+6% Synergy
$0.24
Exponential Growth+6% Synergy
$0.42
Migration Path+5% Synergy
$0.35
Finale of Eternity+5% Synergy
$0.77
Diabolic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.42
Entrancing Melody+5% Synergy
$0.21
Farseek+4% Synergy
$0.73
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$2.80
Nature's Lore+3% Synergy
$1.99
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.89
Nature's Rhythm+3% Synergy
$2.50
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$1.72
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.19
Three Visits0% Synergy
$5.88
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.13
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
$5.54
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+35% Synergy
$44.45
The Earth Crystal+18% Synergy
$5.19
The Great Henge+14% Synergy
$62.95
Fractal Harness+13% Synergy
$1.43
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+12% Synergy
$10.10
Lightning Greaves+11% Synergy
$4.54
Combine Chrysalis+8% Synergy
$0.15
Swiftfoot Boots+7% Synergy
$1.32
Doubling Cube+7% Synergy
$16.40
Horizon Stone+6% Synergy
$1.24
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+43% Synergy
$29.02
Branching Evolution+38% Synergy
$2.63
Simic Ascendancy+36% Synergy
$0.37
Freed from the Real+35% Synergy
$11.77
Pemmin's Aura+26% Synergy
$12.40
Hydra's Growth+14% Synergy
$1.09
Mana Reflection+14% Synergy
$2.62
Primal Vigor+13% Synergy
$7.60
Mana Bloom+13% Synergy
$0.30
Court of Garenbrig+12% Synergy
$9.57
Hardened Scales+11% Synergy
$1.44
Innkeeper's Talent+11% Synergy
$12.33
Up the Beanstalk+11% Synergy
$1.36
Retribution of the Ancients+10% Synergy
$0.45
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
$25.54
Virtue of Strength+9% Synergy
$2.58
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$7.19
Elemental Bond+8% Synergy
$2.59
Colossal Majesty+7% Synergy
$0.86
Wilderness Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.47
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$3.04
Zendikar Resurgent+6% Synergy
$3.28
The Meathook Massacre+5% Synergy
$21.30
Tribute to the World Tree+5% Synergy
$10.62
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.18
Unnatural Growth+5% Synergy
$2.54
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$4.52
Hadana's Climb+4% Synergy
$2.04
Utopia Sprawl0% Synergy
$0.92
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.25
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$27.73
Mystic Remora-10% Synergy
$8.45
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+15% Synergy
$0.53
Nissa, Steward of Elements+12% Synergy
$0.46
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+22% Synergy
$2.59
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of the False God+20% Synergy
$0.15
Rogue's Passage+16% Synergy
$0.32
Castle Garenbrig+11% Synergy
$4.48
Three Tree City+10% Synergy
$19.49
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$1.30
Mosswort Bridge+5% Synergy
$0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$35.89
Alchemist's Refuge+2% Synergy
$0.88
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+1% Synergy
$8.83
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$25.71
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$49.13
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$5.94
Bojuka Bog-8% Synergy
$0.89
Boseiju, Who Endures-9% Synergy
$30.50
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$18.65
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+60% Synergy
$4.55
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.28
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$1.15
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.24
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.25
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$2.70
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$2.28
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.24
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.52
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.17
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$0.51
Talisman of Curiosity-6% Synergy
$0.29
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$1.34
Talisman of Resilience-7% Synergy
$0.27
Talisman of Dominance-9% Synergy
$0.87
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.15
Simic Growth Chamber+10% Synergy
$0.21
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.21
Forest+7% Synergy
$0.06
Opulent Palace+7% Synergy
$0.21
Island+6% Synergy
$0.04
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.07
Dreamroot Cascade+5% Synergy
$1.07
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$3.86
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$34.92
Zagoth Triome+4% Synergy
$19.90
Sunken Hollow+4% Synergy
$0.26
Rejuvenating Springs+4% Synergy
$4.88
Thornwood Falls+4% Synergy
$0.03
Darkbore Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.58
Golgari Rot Farm+3% Synergy
$0.24
Deathcap Glade+3% Synergy
$5.53
Jungle Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.06
Clearwater Pathway+3% Synergy
$4.03
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.23
Flooded Grove+2% Synergy
$0.26
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.30
Undergrowth Stadium+1% Synergy
$8.23
Twilight Mire0% Synergy
$0.40
Llanowar Wastes-1% Synergy
$0.51
Yavimaya Coast-1% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.17
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.30
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.07
Shipwreck Marsh-2% Synergy
$5.02
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.27
Overgrown Tomb-3% Synergy
$15.88
Breeding Pool-3% Synergy
$7.34
Tropical Island-3% Synergy
Bayou-3% Synergy
Morphic Pool-4% Synergy
$16.75
Foreboding Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.14
Underground Sea-4% Synergy
Watery Grave-5% Synergy
$7.60
Underground River-5% Synergy
$0.87
Fabled Passage-5% Synergy
$5.01
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.14
Darkwater Catacombs-6% Synergy
$0.21
Temple of Deceit-6% Synergy
$0.25
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.63
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.18
Misty Rainforest-9% Synergy
$27.41
Verdant Catacombs-9% Synergy
$20.83
Polluted Delta-11% Synergy
$15.70
Drowned Catacomb-11% Synergy
$1.44
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