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Zaxara, the Exemplary
LEGENDARY CREATURE — NIGHTMARE HYDRA Mythic
Dominaria United Commander EDHREC #5,750
$2.25
-0.9%
7 days
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Zaxara, the Exemplary Price Summary
Zaxara, the Exemplary's current headline price is $2.25.
Zaxara, the Exemplary Printings & Prices
3 printings
Zaxara, the Exemplary has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Zaxara, the Exemplary: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1333 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1333 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DMC #176 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMC #176 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #20 | Foil | — | — | — |
Zaxara, the Exemplary Rules Text & Legality
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{T}: Add two mana of any one color.
Whenever you cast a spell with {X} in its mana cost, create a 0/0 green Hydra creature token, then put X +1/+1 counters on it.
Zaxara, the Exemplary is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Zaxara, the Exemplary Rulings
5 most recent
- Apr 17, 2020 If X is 0, the 0/0 Hydra token will die immediately after the ability's done resolving unless something else is raising its toughness.
- Apr 17, 2020 If an effect, such as that of Parallel Lives, causes Zaxara's ability to create multiple Hydra tokens, they each receive X +1/+1 counters.
- Apr 17, 2020 If the spell you cast has {X}{X} in its mana cost, the token gets only X counters, not twice X.
- Apr 17, 2020 The Hydra token enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature. Any abilities that modify or trigger on this event apply. After the token is on the battlefield but before any player can take actions, +1/+1 counters are put onto the token.
- Apr 17, 2020 The value of X in Zaxara's last ability is the value of X of the spell you cast.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Zaxara, the Exemplary has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC #176 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #1333 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| C20 #20 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| C20 #20 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard |
SLD #1333 
C20 #20 Zaxara, the Exemplary in Commander
Zaxara, the Exemplary is the #5,750 most-played card on EDHREC, down 89 places over the last 30 days.
Zaxara, the Exemplary FAQ
How much is Zaxara, the Exemplary worth?
Zaxara, the Exemplary is worth about $2.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Zaxara, the Exemplary legal in Commander?
Yes — Zaxara, the Exemplary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Zaxara, the Exemplary been reprinted?
Yes — Zaxara, the Exemplary has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Zaxara, the Exemplary cheap?
Zaxara, the Exemplary trades at about $2.25 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,750 on EDHREC).