Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Core Hydras

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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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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
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4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
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4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Radagast of Rhosgobel
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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Hydroid Krasis
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
85%synergy
The Goose Mother
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Hungering Hydra
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Primordial Hydra
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
68%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Genesis Hydra
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
60%synergy
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62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Animist's Awakening
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Branching Evolution
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44%synergy
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55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Protean Hydra
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Managorger Hydra
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Capricopian
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Feral Hydra
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Warden of the Grove
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Ochre Jelly
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Heroes' Bane
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Trainer
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Pterafractyl
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Syncopate
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Silkguard
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Biomass Mutation
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Condescend
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Icy Blast
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-22%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Power Sink
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9%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Invigorating Surge
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8%synergy
Mana Drain
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-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-7%synergy
Spell Burst
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7%synergy
Clash of Wills
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7%synergy
Death Wind
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7%synergy
Sultai Charm
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Entish Restoration
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2%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Profane Command
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Finale of Revelation
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42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Spring
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Mind into Matter
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Open into Wonder
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Doppelgang
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Open the Way
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Procrastinate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Damnable Pact
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Awaken the Woods
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
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10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Primal Might
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
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The Ozolith
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Cube
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Lattice Library
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Primal Vigor
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mana Reflection
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Parade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Asceticism
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
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Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Opulent Palace
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
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