Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Witherbloom, the Balancer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steelbane Hydra
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
The Goose Mother
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Hungering Hydra
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Doubling Season
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Protean Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Nexos
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
The Ozolith
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Primordial Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Branching Evolution
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Hooded Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
The Great Henge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Nyxbloom Ancient
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Ochre Jelly
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Capricopian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Genesis Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Aberrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Altered Ego
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tervigon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Heroes' Bane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Termagant Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Broodguard Elite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Marketback Walker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Festercreep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oathsworn Knight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pentavus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fertilid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mimeoplasm, Revered One
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ivy Elemental
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krakilin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Silkguard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Syncopate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Clash of Wills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Harrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Awaken the Woods
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Finale of Revelation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Animist's Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Profane Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Way
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Soul's Majesty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Eternity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rogues' Gallery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fractal Summoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Migration Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thrive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Fractal Harness
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Doubling Cube
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emerald Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mana Reflection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Springleaf Parade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Paradox Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hum of the Radix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Majesty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju Reaches Skyward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Tropical Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Bayou
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-35%synergy
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