Zaxara, the Exemplary commander decks

{U}{B}{G}Sultai commanders

We track 1,657 decks led by Zaxara, the Exemplary, the 91st most played commander in our database.

Deck numbers as of October 5, 2026 · refreshed weekly

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The card$1.98-11.6% in 30 daysas of Oct 5Price history for Zaxara, the Exemplary
Decks led
1,657

0.2% of the 787,845 legal decks we track.

Median deck price
$493

Most cost $116 to $2,882.

Median power
6.2

Most rate 4.5 to 8.2 on the 1 to 10 EDH power level scale.

Median salt
3.1

Most score 2.3 to 4.9 out of 10.

Most often built as stompy (29%), then kindred (25%).

Real Zaxara, the Exemplary decks

Real decks from our database, picked from this commander's own price range and from every bracket people build it in. Open any of them for the full list. The picks rotate weekly.

By budget

  • Budget build
    $113
    price
    4.9
    power
    2.3
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {U}{B}{G}midrange
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  • Typical build
    $465
    price
    4.8
    power
    3.2
    salt
    Bracket 4 (Optimized)
    {U}{B}{G}combo
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  • High-end build
    $2,854
    price
    4.7
    power
    2.7
    salt
    Bracket 4 (Optimized)
    {U}{B}{G}midrange
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By bracket

Zaxara, the Exemplary decks by price and bracket

Deck prices

$0 to $50: 22 decks.
$50 to $100: 94 decks.
$100 to $150: 121 decks.
$150 to $200: 104 decks.
$200 to $300: 185 decks.
$300 to $400: 166 decks.
$400 to $500: 143 decks.
$500 to $750: 284 decks.
$750 to $1,000: 154 decks.
$1,000 to $1,500: 109 decks.
$1,500 to $2,000: 43 decks.
$2,000 to $3,000: 87 decks.
$3,000 and up: 145 decks.

Decks per price band. The highlighted band, $400 to $500, holds the median deck at $493. 434 of these decks cost $250 or less.

WotC brackets

  • Bracket 1 (Exhibition)22% · 362
  • Bracket 2 (Core)8% · 125
  • Bracket 3 (Upgraded)40% · 664
  • Bracket 4 (Optimized)24% · 399
  • Bracket 5 (cEDH)6% · 107

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Under $100 (116) Under $250 (434) Bracket 3 builds (664)

What Zaxara, the Exemplary decks play

The 40 cards found most often across these 1,657 decks, with each card's current price. The bar is the share of decks running the card, and its green part is how far that share runs above the card's rate in every deck that could play it.

Creatures14

  • Hydroid Krasis89%$0.30
    Run in 1,476 of these decks (89%), 4% of decks that could run it.
  • Primordial Hydra68%$1.40
    Run in 1,132 of these decks (68%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Goldvein Hydra65%$3.15
    Run in 1,083 of these decks (65%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Voracious Hydra65%$0.30
    Run in 1,076 of these decks (65%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Steelbane Hydra64%$0.30
    Run in 1,055 of these decks (64%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Hungering Hydra59%$3.16
    Run in 974 of these decks (59%), 1% of decks that could run it.
8 more creatures
  • The Goose Mother58%$0.31
    Run in 963 of these decks (58%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Gargos, Vicious Watcher57%$1.01
    Run in 940 of these decks (57%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Genesis Hydra55%$0.38
    Run in 909 of these decks (55%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Lifeblood Hydra54%$0.36
    Run in 891 of these decks (54%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Stonecoil Serpent53%$0.40
    Run in 880 of these decks (53%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Corpsejack Menace48%$0.37
    Run in 790 of these decks (48%), 4% of decks that could run it.
  • Kalonian Hydra48%$6.03
    Run in 789 of these decks (48%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Herald of Secret Streams47%$6.05
    Run in 772 of these decks (47%), 3% of decks that could run it.

Instants1

Sorceries8

  • Exsanguinate72%$0.29
    Run in 1,192 of these decks (72%), 9% of decks that could run it.
  • Villainous Wealth65%$0.26
    Run in 1,069 of these decks (65%), 5% of decks that could run it.
  • Curse of the Swine56%$0.27
    Run in 936 of these decks (56%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Animist's Awakening56%$0.38
    Run in 925 of these decks (56%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Finale of Revelation54%$0.33
    Run in 902 of these decks (54%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Torment of Hailfire54%$36.45
    Run in 888 of these decks (54%), 5% of decks that could run it.
  • Cultivate49%$0.38
    Run in 805 of these decks (49%), 37% of decks that could run it.
  • Farseek47%$0.43
    Run in 776 of these decks (47%), 36% of decks that could run it.

Artifacts3

  • Sol Ring92%$1.00
    Run in 1,517 of these decks (92%), 88% of decks that could run it.
  • Arcane Signet82%$0.37
    Run in 1,357 of these decks (82%), 79% of decks that could run it.
  • Elementalist's Palette56%$0.32
    Run in 927 of these decks (56%), under 1% of decks that could run it.

Enchantments5

  • Unbound Flourishing81%$2.22
    Run in 1,340 of these decks (81%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Garruk's Uprising63%$0.40
    Run in 1,040 of these decks (63%), 17% of decks that could run it.
  • Branching Evolution57%$6.91
    Run in 938 of these decks (57%), 7% of decks that could run it.
  • Doubling Season55%$28.36
    Run in 905 of these decks (55%), 11% of decks that could run it.
  • Freed from the Real46%$6.71
    Run in 756 of these decks (46%), 3% of decks that could run it.

Lands9

  • Command Tower95%$0.20
    Run in 1,568 of these decks (95%), 91% of decks that could run it.
  • Breeding Pool56%$9.44
    Run in 925 of these decks (56%), 49% of decks that could run it.
  • Exotic Orchard56%$0.17
    Run in 923 of these decks (56%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Overgrown Tomb54%$8.43
    Run in 902 of these decks (54%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Reliquary Tower54%$3.97
    Run in 896 of these decks (54%), 28% of decks that could run it.
  • Watery Grave51%$9.67
    Run in 843 of these decks (51%), 49% of decks that could run it.
3 more lands
  • Hinterland Harbor50%$0.30
    Run in 832 of these decks (50%), 35% of decks that could run it.
  • Opulent Palace50%$0.26
    Run in 829 of these decks (50%), 24% of decks that could run it.
  • Zagoth Triome46%$21.23
    Run in 767 of these decks (46%), 24% of decks that could run it.

Cards that set Zaxara decks apart

These show up in Zaxara decks far more often than in other decks that could play them.

  • Hydroid Krasis$0.30

    89% of these decks, against 4% of other decks that could run it.

  • Unbound Flourishing$2.22

    81% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Primordial Hydra$1.40

    68% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Voracious Hydra$0.30

    65% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Exsanguinate$0.29

    72% of these decks, against 9% of other decks that could run it.

  • Goldvein Hydra$3.15

    65% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

6 more signature cards

Zaxara, the Exemplary combos

909 of these decks (55%) run at least one combo listed on Commander Spellbook. These are the ones they run most.

  1. Freed from the RealplusZaxara, the Exemplary

    Infinite mana

    30%500 decks
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  2. Pemmin's AuraplusZaxara, the Exemplary

    Infinite mana

    24%392 decks
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  3. Freed from the RealplusSelvala, Heart of the Wilds

    Infinite mana

    16%264 decks
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  4. Freed from the RealplusZaxara, the Exemplary

    Infinite mana

    15%254 decks
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  5. Bloom TenderplusFreed from the Real

    Infinite mana

    14%241 decks
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  6. Bloom TenderplusPemmin's Aura

    Infinite mana

    13%216 decks
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  7. Pemmin's AuraplusSelvala, Heart of the Wilds

    Infinite mana

    12%200 decks
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  8. Pemmin's AuraplusZaxara, the Exemplary

    Infinite mana

    12%200 decks
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Commanders like Zaxara, the Exemplary

Their decks lean on many of the same signature cards as Zaxara decks do.