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Zaxara, the Exemplary Dominaria United Commander MTG card
DMC #176 · Art by Simon Dominic
DMC set symbol, MythicDominaria United Commander#176Mythic

Zaxara, the Exemplary

Legendary Creature · Nightmare HydraDeathtouch
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$1.94 +3.7% +$0.07, 7 days
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−1.5%
EDHREC rank
#5,842 Down 65 in 30 days
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Zaxara, the Exemplary Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.94, up 3.7% over 7 days, down 1.5% over 30 days, down 9.8% over 90 days.

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Zaxara, the Exemplary Printings & Prices

Zaxara, the Exemplary has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.

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Zaxara, the Exemplary Rules Text & Legality

Zaxara, the Exemplary

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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.

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Zaxara, the Exemplary Rulings

  • 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

Zaxara, the Exemplary has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Apr 17, 2020C20 set symbol, MythicCommander 2020C20 #20
  • Apr 17, 2020C20 set symbol, MythicCommander 2020 · foilC20 #20
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, MythicSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1333
  • Sep 9, 2022DMC set symbol, MythicDominaria United CommanderDMC #176

Zaxara, the Exemplary in Commander

Zaxara, the Exemplary is the #5,842 most-played card on EDHREC, down 65 places over the last 30 days.

#5,842 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 65 in 30 days

Zaxara, the Exemplary FAQ

How much is Zaxara, the Exemplary worth?

Zaxara, the Exemplary is worth about $1.94 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $1.94; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,842 on EDHREC).