Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Core Hydras

Zaxara, the Exemplary
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Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
Ciel Collins
Rebuilding Zaxara, the Exemplary with Secrets of Strixhaven
With all of the X spells in Secrets of Strixhaven, it's time to rebuild one of the biggest X Spell commanders out there: Zaxara, the Exemplary.
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Mind into Matter
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Procrastinate
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Hungering Hydra
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
74%synergy
The Goose Mother
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Curse of the Swine
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Hooded Hydra
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Profane Command
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Vastwood Hydra
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Managorger Hydra
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Capricopian
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Nexos
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Warden of the Grove
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Heroes' Bane
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Ochre Jelly
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Trainer
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Aberrant
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Deepglow Skate
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Syncopate
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Silkguard
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Icy Blast
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Condescend
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Death Denied
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Burst
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Even the Score
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Clash of Wills
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Gridlock
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Tear Asunder
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Repeal
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Logic Knot
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Revelation
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Mind Spring
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Open into Wonder
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Doppelgang
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Damnable Pact
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Awaken the Woods
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Primal Might
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Explore
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mathemagics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Eternity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Migration Path
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Doubling Season
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Primal Vigor
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Bloom
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Lost in the Maze
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Split
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
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