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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Nev, the Practical Dean
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mind into Matter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Procrastinate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
85%synergy
Hungering Hydra
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
73%synergy
The Goose Mother
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
59%synergy
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Genesis Hydra
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Curse of the Swine
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Animist's Awakening
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hooded Hydra
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Vastwood Hydra
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Capricopian
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Managorger Hydra
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Nexos
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Warden of the Grove
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Feral Hydra
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Heroes' Bane
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ochre Jelly
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Trainer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Gyre Sage
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Deepglow Skate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Aberrant
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Syncopate
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Biomass Mutation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Silkguard
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Icy Blast
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Genius
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Condescend
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Power Sink
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Death Denied
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Burst
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Even the Score
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Logic Knot
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Profane Command
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Finale of Revelation
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Mind Spring
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Open into Wonder
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Doppelgang
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Awaken the Woods
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Pest Infestation
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Exponential Growth
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Primal Might
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Doubling Season
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Hardened Scales
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Primal Vigor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Lattice Library
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Hydra's Growth
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mana Reflection
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malady
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
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