Zaxara, the Exemplary
$1.70
$1.70Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Ranking
#103
Current Rank
#106
Last Week
#72
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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CardmarketVideos
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.
Zimone, Infinite Analyst+5% Synergy
Mathemagics+2% Synergy
Springleaf Parade0% Synergy
$6.02
Chronicle of Victory-2% Synergy
$18.24
Sodden Verdure-2% Synergy
$1.49
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+80% Synergy
$0.32
Unbound Flourishing+74% Synergy
$13.43
Hungering Hydra+65% Synergy
$2.49
Voracious Hydra+62% Synergy
$3.93
Primordial Hydra+62% Synergy
$7.42
Steelbane Hydra+60% Synergy
$7.09
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.30
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+57% Synergy
$0.87
Animist's Awakening+56% Synergy
$2.70
Exsanguinate+56% Synergy
$0.33
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.17
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$1.36
Genesis Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.32
Stonecoil Serpent+54% Synergy
$1.65
Villainous Wealth+53% Synergy
$0.28
Lifeblood Hydra+53% Synergy
$2.36
Goldvein Hydra+52% Synergy
$7.62
Vastwood Hydra+51% Synergy
$1.51
Corpsejack Menace+46% Synergy
$0.84
Cultivate+17% Synergy
$0.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+5% Synergy
$7.55
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$40.86
Demonic Tutor0% Synergy
$57.74
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$15.02
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
$61.04
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$100.35
Worldly Tutor-1% Synergy
$20.02
Rhystic Study-2% Synergy
$54.27
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$46.80
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mistcutter Hydra+50% Synergy
$1.39
Kalonian Hydra+47% Synergy
$6.33
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$3.35
Nexos+43% Synergy
$3.63
Hooded Hydra+42% Synergy
$0.28
Nyxborn Hydra+38% Synergy
$0.22
Protean Hydra+38% Synergy
$3.24
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+34% Synergy
$1.91
Neverwinter Hydra+34% Synergy
$6.93
Managorger Hydra+30% Synergy
$1.49
Capricopian+28% Synergy
$1.78
Benevolent Hydra+27% Synergy
$10.37
Ingenious Prodigy+24% Synergy
$0.50
Kodama of the West Tree+23% Synergy
$19.24
Nyxbloom Ancient+23% Synergy
$24.79
Fanatic of Rhonas+21% Synergy
$6.46
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+21% Synergy
$0.11
Altered Ego+21% Synergy
$0.21
Wren's Run Hydra+20% Synergy
$0.15
Mossborn Hydra+17% Synergy
$14.99
Vorel of the Hull Clade+17% Synergy
$0.14
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+17% Synergy
$0.25
Sporocyst+17% Synergy
$5.17
Feral Hydra+17% Synergy
$0.23
Hydra Broodmaster+15% Synergy
$0.24
Gyre Sage+14% Synergy
$2.30
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+13% Synergy
$42.71
Ochre Jelly+13% Synergy
$0.37
Walking Ballista+12% Synergy
$9.50
Warden of the Grove+12% Synergy
$1.45
Wildwood Scourge+12% Synergy
$0.15
Rampaging Yao Guai+11% Synergy
$0.88
Nimbus Swimmer+11% Synergy
$0.21
Tyrant Guard+10% Synergy
$2.78
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+9% Synergy
$34.55
Kruphix, God of Horizons+9% Synergy
$2.91
Gadwick, the Wizened+9% Synergy
$0.63
Hydra Trainer+9% Synergy
$0.08
Deepglow Skate+8% Synergy
$0.18
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+8% Synergy
$1.93
Runadi, Behemoth Caller+8% Synergy
$6.01
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant+8% Synergy
$0.37
Tervigon+8% Synergy
$2.18
Roaming Throne+7% Synergy
$49.19
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$4.92
Bloom Tender+4% Synergy
$12.99
Llanowar Elves+3% Synergy
$0.22
Elvish Mystic+2% Synergy
$0.59
Birds of Paradise-2% Synergy
$12.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.24
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+44% Synergy
$0.19
Repulsive Mutation+37% Synergy
$0.39
Thassa's Intervention+37% Synergy
$0.29
Condescend+33% Synergy
$0.34
Blue Sun's Zenith+32% Synergy
$1.25
Erebos's Intervention+31% Synergy
$0.40
Syncopate+28% Synergy
$0.04
Inspiring Call+28% Synergy
$0.30
Tyvar's Stand+19% Synergy
$1.56
Slice from the Shadows+19% Synergy
$0.04
Icy Blast+16% Synergy
$0.78
Power Sink+16% Synergy
$0.13
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.14
Black Sun's Twilight+12% Synergy
$0.32
Stroke of Genius+12% Synergy
$0.34
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$11.42
March of Swirling Mist+11% Synergy
$1.33
Drown in Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.97
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.11
Silkguard+10% Synergy
$4.55
Death Denied+8% Synergy
$0.09
Clash of Wills+7% Synergy
$0.17
Logic Knot+7% Synergy
$0.06
Spell Burst+7% Synergy
$0.20
Death Wind+7% Synergy
$0.06
Even the Score+6% Synergy
$0.39
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.59
Mana Drain+5% Synergy
$52.76
Krosan Grip+5% Synergy
$0.86
Invigorating Surge+5% Synergy
$0.31
March of Wretched Sorrow+5% Synergy
$0.19
Return of the Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$0.42
Outrageous Robbery+3% Synergy
$0.34
Growth Spiral+2% Synergy
$0.18
Entish Restoration+2% Synergy
$3.33
Chord of Calling+2% Synergy
$4.59
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
$22.09
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$0.91
Mutational Advantage-2% Synergy
$4.48
Counterspell-3% Synergy
$1.60
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.24
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$7.47
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.09
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.95
Assassin's Trophy-12% Synergy
$1.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$2.15
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+45% Synergy
$0.22
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$24.50
Profane Command+41% Synergy
$0.33
Mind Spring+28% Synergy
$0.18
Kodama's Reach+20% Synergy
$0.56
Blue Sun's Twilight+19% Synergy
$0.39
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$16.58
Open into Wonder+16% Synergy
$0.22
Open the Way+12% Synergy
$3.78
Doppelgang+12% Synergy
$0.47
Pest Infestation+12% Synergy
$0.26
Nylea's Intervention+9% Synergy
$0.56
Gaze of Granite+9% Synergy
$0.13
Mass Manipulation+9% Synergy
$0.59
Aggressive Biomancy+9% Synergy
$0.39
Wildest Dreams+9% Synergy
$0.25
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$35.95
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$16.58
Wave Goodbye+8% Synergy
$3.50
Black Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$0.27
Green Sun's Twilight+8% Synergy
$0.22
Damnable Pact+8% Synergy
$0.36
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.42
Overwhelming Stampede+7% Synergy
$1.29
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.18
Fangs of Kalonia+6% Synergy
$0.25
Silver Scrutiny+6% Synergy
$0.17
Exponential Growth+5% Synergy
$0.42
Finale of Eternity+5% Synergy
$0.83
Diabolic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.30
Farseek+4% Synergy
$0.49
Nature's Lore+4% Synergy
$2.42
Migration Path+4% Synergy
$0.19
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$5.08
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.78
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$1.88
Nature's Rhythm+2% Synergy
$9.77
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.42
Three Visits0% Synergy
$8.09
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.35
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
$6.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+34% Synergy
$50.14
The Earth Crystal+21% Synergy
$5.72
The Great Henge+15% Synergy
$60.42
Lightning Greaves+11% Synergy
$4.37
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+11% Synergy
$10.07
Fractal Harness+11% Synergy
$1.38
Swiftfoot Boots+8% Synergy
$1.53
Combine Chrysalis+7% Synergy
$0.15
Doubling Cube+7% Synergy
$22.29
Horizon Stone+5% Synergy
$1.45
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+44% Synergy
$31.03
Branching Evolution+41% Synergy
$3.16
Simic Ascendancy+35% Synergy
$0.22
Freed from the Real+34% Synergy
$8.89
Terrasymbiosis+28% Synergy
$8.03
Pemmin's Aura+25% Synergy
$12.45
Mana Reflection+15% Synergy
$2.23
Hydra's Growth+13% Synergy
$1.09
Primal Vigor+13% Synergy
$13.14
Hardened Scales+12% Synergy
$1.98
Mana Bloom+12% Synergy
$0.37
Innkeeper's Talent+10% Synergy
$12.32
Up the Beanstalk+10% Synergy
$1.38
Court of Garenbrig+10% Synergy
$12.75
Loading Zone+10% Synergy
$1.52
Retribution of the Ancients+10% Synergy
$0.46
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
$25.75
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$7.94
Elemental Bond+7% Synergy
$2.66
Virtue of Strength+7% Synergy
$2.88
Wilderness Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.36
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$7.09
Colossal Majesty+6% Synergy
$0.95
Zendikar Resurgent+6% Synergy
$2.72
The Meathook Massacre+5% Synergy
$23.33
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.25
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$5.51
Tribute to the World Tree+4% Synergy
$10.80
Unnatural Growth+4% Synergy
$2.37
Hadana's Climb+4% Synergy
$2.93
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.30
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$23.88
Mystic Remora-10% Synergy
$9.09
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+14% Synergy
$0.99
Nissa, Steward of Elements+10% Synergy
$0.35
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+23% Synergy
$3.67
Lair of the Hydra+22% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of the False God+19% Synergy
$0.12
Rogue's Passage+15% Synergy
$0.26
Castle Garenbrig+11% Synergy
$5.83
Three Tree City+9% Synergy
$24.15
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$1.45
Evendo, Waking Haven+6% Synergy
$14.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$44.36
Mosswort Bridge+4% Synergy
$0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$13.14
Alchemist's Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.50
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$27.77
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
$6.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$53.21
Mortuary Mire-3% Synergy
$0.36
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$0.82
Boseiju, Who Endures-8% Synergy
$38.26
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$20.52
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+57% Synergy
$4.35
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.20
The Eternity Elevator+11% Synergy
$1.75
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$1.71
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.23
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.17
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$3.49
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$1.23
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.25
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.35
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.22
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.16
Dimir Signet+2% Synergy
$0.82
Talisman of Curiosity-6% Synergy
$0.22
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$0.72
Talisman of Resilience-7% Synergy
$0.25
Talisman of Dominance-9% Synergy
$4.41
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.13
Simic Growth Chamber+10% Synergy
$0.17
Forest+7% Synergy
$0.13
Opulent Palace+7% Synergy
$0.14
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.22
Island+6% Synergy
$0.15
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.14
Zagoth Triome+5% Synergy
$18.82
Rejuvenating Springs+5% Synergy
$6.88
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$3.39
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$42.67
Thornwood Falls+4% Synergy
$0.05
Darkbore Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.52
Sunken Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.23
Dreamroot Cascade+3% Synergy
$0.74
Jungle Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.08
Clearwater Pathway+3% Synergy
$4.98
Undergrowth Stadium+2% Synergy
$8.98
Golgari Rot Farm+2% Synergy
$0.10
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.18
Deathcap Glade+2% Synergy
$6.26
Flooded Grove+2% Synergy
$0.25
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.26
Twilight Mire0% Synergy
$0.30
Yavimaya Coast-1% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.12
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.22
Breeding Pool-2% Synergy
$10.32
Llanowar Wastes-2% Synergy
$0.47
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.19
Shipwreck Marsh-2% Synergy
$5.32
Overgrown Tomb-3% Synergy
$7.72
Morphic Pool-3% Synergy
$18.54
Tropical Island-3% Synergy
Bayou-3% Synergy
Underground Sea-3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard-4% Synergy
$0.16
Watery Grave-5% Synergy
$9.07
Foreboding Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.11
Underground River-5% Synergy
$1.11
Fabled Passage-5% Synergy
$5.00
Temple of Deceit-5% Synergy
$0.19
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.16
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.35
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.09
Darkwater Catacombs-7% Synergy
$0.21
Misty Rainforest-8% Synergy
$25.87
Verdant Catacombs-9% Synergy
$23.53
Polluted Delta-10% Synergy
$16.84
Drowned Catacomb-11% Synergy
$2.94
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