Zaxara, the Exemplary
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$0.99Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#109
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#108
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#64
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Debut Set
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
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
OFF META cEDH and INSTANT SPEED WINS ! | MAMTG #cEDH S5 e2 | cEDH Gameplay
MTG Commander Gameplay | Doran & Lord Windgrace | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH
RE-MATCH! Minsc & Boo, Kydele & Vial Smasher, Zaxara, Aegar | Commander Gameplay
Minsc & Boo, Kydele & Vial Smasher, Zaxara, Aegar | Commander Gameplay
Zaxara vs Zask vs Graaz vs Mahadi | EDH Gameplay ft. Commander Mechanic | Smooth Brain EDH
Nekusar vs Zaxara vs Shorikai vs Yarok | Commander Melee S3:E5 Magic the Gathering EDH Gameplay
More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
The Earth Crystal+15% Synergy
$5.32
Terrasymbiosis+13% Synergy
$4.04
Sphere Grid+6% Synergy
$11.31
Loading Zone+3% Synergy
$1.45
The Eternity Elevator+3% Synergy
$1.30
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+73% Synergy
$12.55
Hungering Hydra+66% Synergy
$2.00
Voracious Hydra+62% Synergy
$3.44
Steelbane Hydra+61% Synergy
$6.19
Primordial Hydra+61% Synergy
$7.09
Animist's Awakening+59% Synergy
$1.55
Curse of the Swine+57% Synergy
$0.19
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.38
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+57% Synergy
$0.79
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
The Goose Mother+55% Synergy
$0.72
Genesis Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.28
Stonecoil Serpent+55% Synergy
$1.03
Villainous Wealth+54% Synergy
$0.21
Exsanguinate+54% Synergy
$0.43
Lifeblood Hydra+53% Synergy
$2.01
Vastwood Hydra+52% Synergy
$0.99
Mistcutter Hydra+51% Synergy
$0.93
Corpsejack Menace+48% Synergy
$0.86
Cultivate+17% Synergy
$0.34
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+3% Synergy
$6.61
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy+3% Synergy
$11.93
Cyclonic Rift-1% Synergy
$48.08
Demonic Tutor-1% Synergy
$58.30
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$94.69
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$11.92
Vampiric Tutor-2% Synergy
$50.85
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$18.72
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$48.94
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
$42.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Goldvein Hydra+50% Synergy
$7.70
Kalonian Hydra+45% Synergy
$4.44
Nexos+45% Synergy
$2.80
Hooded Hydra+44% Synergy
$0.23
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$4.84
Protean Hydra+38% Synergy
$4.59
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.22
Neverwinter Hydra+35% Synergy
$5.04
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+32% Synergy
$7.35
Capricopian+32% Synergy
$0.89
Managorger Hydra+28% Synergy
$1.40
Benevolent Hydra+26% Synergy
$7.53
Ingenious Prodigy+26% Synergy
$0.39
Kodama of the West Tree+24% Synergy
$16.55
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$24.40
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+22% Synergy
$0.09
Altered Ego+22% Synergy
$0.19
Wren's Run Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.17
Fanatic of Rhonas+20% Synergy
$7.44
Mossborn Hydra+18% Synergy
$8.36
Sporocyst+18% Synergy
$3.17
Feral Hydra+18% Synergy
$0.22
Vorel of the Hull Clade+17% Synergy
$0.20
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+17% Synergy
$0.25
Ochre Jelly+15% Synergy
$0.33
Hydra Broodmaster+15% Synergy
$0.22
Gyre Sage+14% Synergy
$3.86
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+14% Synergy
$44.08
Warden of the Grove+12% Synergy
$1.40
Tyrant Guard+12% Synergy
$4.32
Wildwood Scourge+12% Synergy
$0.12
Nimbus Swimmer+12% Synergy
$0.31
Walking Ballista+11% Synergy
$11.08
Gadwick, the Wizened+11% Synergy
$0.49
Rampaging Yao Guai+10% Synergy
$1.05
Kruphix, God of Horizons+10% Synergy
$3.82
Hydra Trainer+10% Synergy
$0.12
Runadi, Behemoth Caller+10% Synergy
$4.11
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+9% Synergy
$1.35
Deepglow Skate+9% Synergy
$0.41
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant+9% Synergy
$0.59
Tervigon+9% Synergy
$1.50
Roaming Throne+8% Synergy
$30.11
Aberrant+8% Synergy
$2.40
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$3.73
Bloom Tender+6% Synergy
$20.34
Llanowar Elves+5% Synergy
$0.19
Elvish Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.43
Birds of Paradise-3% Synergy
$9.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.47
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+43% Synergy
$0.27
Thassa's Intervention+39% Synergy
$0.27
Repulsive Mutation+35% Synergy
$0.26
Condescend+34% Synergy
$0.28
Blue Sun's Zenith+33% Synergy
$1.36
Erebos's Intervention+33% Synergy
$0.47
Syncopate+30% Synergy
$0.03
Inspiring Call+27% Synergy
$0.18
Tyvar's Stand+21% Synergy
$0.86
Slice from the Shadows+20% Synergy
$0.08
Power Sink+17% Synergy
$0.14
Icy Blast+17% Synergy
$0.60
Black Sun's Twilight+15% Synergy
$0.26
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.17
March of Swirling Mist+13% Synergy
$1.28
Stroke of Genius+13% Synergy
$0.31
Drown in Dreams+12% Synergy
$0.45
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$11.10
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.08
Silkguard+10% Synergy
$4.11
Death Denied+8% Synergy
$0.14
Logic Knot+8% Synergy
$0.09
Spell Burst+8% Synergy
$0.20
Clash of Wills+8% Synergy
$0.13
Death Wind+7% Synergy
$0.07
Even the Score+7% Synergy
$0.38
Invigorating Surge+6% Synergy
$0.23
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.59
Krosan Grip+5% Synergy
$0.94
March of Wretched Sorrow+5% Synergy
$0.13
Commander's Insight+5% Synergy
$0.42
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
$42.96
Return of the Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$0.83
Outrageous Robbery+4% Synergy
$0.31
Entish Restoration+3% Synergy
$1.57
Chord of Calling+2% Synergy
$3.45
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.29
Deadly Rollick+1% Synergy
$18.24
Revitalizing Repast-2% Synergy
$0.81
Sultai Charm-2% Synergy
$0.21
Counterspell-3% Synergy
$1.65
Mutational Advantage-3% Synergy
$4.90
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.24
Putrefy-8% Synergy
$0.14
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$6.09
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$1.46
Assassin's Trophy-13% Synergy
$2.11
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Profane Command+45% Synergy
$0.31
Finale of Revelation+44% Synergy
$0.25
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$20.27
Mind Spring+30% Synergy
$0.18
Kodama's Reach+21% Synergy
$1.69
Blue Sun's Twilight+21% Synergy
$0.34
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$15.30
Open into Wonder+16% Synergy
$0.18
Open the Way+13% Synergy
$4.32
Doppelgang+13% Synergy
$0.54
Nylea's Intervention+11% Synergy
$0.60
Mass Manipulation+11% Synergy
$0.92
Pest Infestation+11% Synergy
$0.32
Wave Goodbye+10% Synergy
$9.06
Gaze of Granite+10% Synergy
$0.39
Aggressive Biomancy+10% Synergy
$0.43
Wildest Dreams+10% Synergy
$0.31
Green Sun's Twilight+10% Synergy
$0.27
Black Sun's Zenith+9% Synergy
$0.50
Damnable Pact+9% Synergy
$0.75
Rampant Growth+8% Synergy
$0.43
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$23.70
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$19.06
Overwhelming Stampede+7% Synergy
$1.43
Silver Scrutiny+7% Synergy
$0.21
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.19
Fangs of Kalonia+6% Synergy
$0.20
Exponential Growth+6% Synergy
$0.43
Farseek+5% Synergy
$0.45
Migration Path+5% Synergy
$0.27
Finale of Eternity+5% Synergy
$0.87
Diabolic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.32
Entrancing Melody+5% Synergy
$0.21
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$3.10
Nature's Lore+3% Synergy
$1.41
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$0.77
Nature's Rhythm+3% Synergy
$2.19
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$1.75
Explosive Vegetation+3% Synergy
$0.27
Extract Brain+3% Synergy
$0.25
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.26
Three Visits-1% Synergy
$6.32
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.84
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
$5.30
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+35% Synergy
$41.21
The Great Henge+14% Synergy
$62.10
Fractal Harness+13% Synergy
$1.66
Lightning Greaves+12% Synergy
$4.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+12% Synergy
$8.65
Swiftfoot Boots+8% Synergy
$1.30
Combine Chrysalis+8% Synergy
$0.14
Doubling Cube+7% Synergy
$16.08
Horizon Stone+6% Synergy
$0.92
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+42% Synergy
$24.05
Branching Evolution+38% Synergy
$3.43
Simic Ascendancy+36% Synergy
$0.39
Freed from the Real+36% Synergy
$9.04
Pemmin's Aura+26% Synergy
$7.34
Hydra's Growth+14% Synergy
$1.25
Mana Reflection+14% Synergy
$2.78
Primal Vigor+13% Synergy
$7.59
Court of Garenbrig+13% Synergy
$10.26
Mana Bloom+13% Synergy
$0.34
Hardened Scales+11% Synergy
$1.93
Innkeeper's Talent+11% Synergy
$12.35
Up the Beanstalk+11% Synergy
$1.17
Retribution of the Ancients+10% Synergy
$0.50
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
$27.88
Virtue of Strength+9% Synergy
$2.52
Elemental Bond+8% Synergy
$2.53
Colossal Majesty+7% Synergy
$0.88
Wilderness Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.51
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$3.22
Zendikar Resurgent+6% Synergy
$3.22
Tribute to the World Tree+5% Synergy
$10.46
Hadana's Climb+5% Synergy
$2.20
Unnatural Growth+5% Synergy
$1.74
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.20
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
$18.67
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$3.39
Utopia Sprawl0% Synergy
$0.88
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.31
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$24.82
Mystic Remora-11% Synergy
$8.34
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+15% Synergy
$0.77
Nissa, Steward of Elements+12% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+21% Synergy
$1.98
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.50
Temple of the False God+20% Synergy
$0.14
Rogue's Passage+16% Synergy
$0.27
Castle Garenbrig+11% Synergy
$4.30
Three Tree City+10% Synergy
$19.02
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$0.66
Mosswort Bridge+5% Synergy
$0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$34.54
Alchemist's Refuge+2% Synergy
$1.01
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+1% Synergy
$9.35
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$24.56
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$47.16
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$5.43
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$0.57
Boseiju, Who Endures-9% Synergy
$29.31
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$19.28
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+61% Synergy
$3.75
Astral Cornucopia+18% Synergy
$0.27
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$1.33
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.07
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.24
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$2.44
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$2.17
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.19
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.51
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.36
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.16
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$0.54
Talisman of Curiosity-6% Synergy
$0.30
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$1.12
Talisman of Resilience-7% Synergy
$0.26
Talisman of Dominance-9% Synergy
$0.90
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.18
Simic Growth Chamber+10% Synergy
$0.23
Myriad Landscape+9% Synergy
$0.11
Opulent Palace+8% Synergy
$0.21
Forest+7% Synergy
$6.00
Island+6% Synergy
$0.05
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.07
Dreamroot Cascade+5% Synergy
$1.21
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$3.74
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$34.04
Zagoth Triome+4% Synergy
$20.33
Sunken Hollow+4% Synergy
$0.26
Rejuvenating Springs+4% Synergy
$4.57
Thornwood Falls+4% Synergy
$0.06
Darkbore Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.37
Golgari Rot Farm+3% Synergy
$0.22
Deathcap Glade+3% Synergy
$4.85
Jungle Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.02
Clearwater Pathway+3% Synergy
$3.86
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.21
Flooded Grove+2% Synergy
$0.33
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.22
Undergrowth Stadium+1% Synergy
$8.29
Twilight Mire0% Synergy
$0.43
Llanowar Wastes-1% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.18
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.45
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.33
Yavimaya Coast-2% Synergy
$0.29
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.23
Shipwreck Marsh-2% Synergy
$3.25
Breeding Pool-3% Synergy
$8.57
Tropical Island-3% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb-4% Synergy
$11.50
Morphic Pool-4% Synergy
$15.63
Foreboding Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.19
Bayou-4% Synergy
Underground Sea-4% Synergy
Underground River-5% Synergy
$1.37
Fabled Passage-5% Synergy
$3.53
Watery Grave-6% Synergy
$8.98
Terramorphic Expanse-6% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.21
Darkwater Catacombs-6% Synergy
$0.26
Temple of Deceit-6% Synergy
$0.34
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.57
Misty Rainforest-9% Synergy
$25.51
Verdant Catacombs-10% Synergy
$21.61
Polluted Delta-11% Synergy
$15.21
Drowned Catacomb-12% Synergy
$1.71
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