Zaxara, the Exemplary
Dominaria United Commander · #176

Zaxara, the Exemplary

Zaxara, the Exemplary is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra from Dominaria United Commander (176) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{G}{U}. Color identity: B, G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.52 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $2.52
Cardmarket trend €0.76
Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Zaxara, the Exemplary suits collectors and players working on Dominaria United Commander who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.52 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Zaxara, the Exemplary from Dominaria United Commander?

Zaxara, the Exemplary is a Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra in Dominaria United Commander numbered 176. Mana cost {1}{B}{G}{U}. Color identity: B, G, U. Zaxara, the Exemplary (176) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra in Dominaria United Commander. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Zaxara, the Exemplary worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.52 for Zaxara, the Exemplary. Low and high spread runs $2.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.76; Normal: $2.52. This printing is from Dominaria United Commander. Collector number 176 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDominaria United Commander
Number176
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$2.52
Cardmarket EUR€0.76
cardmarket $0.76
Normal $2.52

Card stats

ColorsB, G, U
Power2

How collectible is Zaxara, the Exemplary?

Zaxara, the Exemplary is a Mythic printing in Dominaria United Commander. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Dominaria United Commander. Collector number 176 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Zaxara, the Exemplary?

Zaxara, the Exemplary lists as Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra with keywords Deathtouch. Artist: Simon Dominic. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dominaria United Commander. Collector number 176 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Zaxara, the Exemplary (176) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra in Dominaria United Commander. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Zaxara, the Exemplary is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra in Dominaria United Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.76; Normal: $2.52).
  • Mana cost {1}{B}{G}{U} and type line Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Zaxara, the Exemplary from Dominaria United Commander?

Zaxara, the Exemplary is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra from Dominaria United Commander numbered 176 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Zaxara, the Exemplary worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.52 for ungraded Zaxara, the Exemplary. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Zaxara, the Exemplary?

Zaxara, the Exemplary is catalogued as Mythic in Dominaria United Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Zaxara, the Exemplary legal in Commander or Standard?

Zaxara, the Exemplary shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Zaxara, the Exemplary trade at a premium?

Zaxara, the Exemplary combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.