Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Hydras

Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Geometer's Arthropod
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
27%inclusion52 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
25%inclusion48 decks194 decks
23%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
24%inclusion46 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
94%inclusion1.44K decks1.54K decks
87%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion1.34K decks1.54K decks
82%synergy
Hungering Hydra
86%inclusion1.33K decks1.54K decks
82%synergy
Primordial Hydra
83%inclusion1.28K decks1.54K decks
79%synergy
Voracious Hydra
83%inclusion1.27K decks1.54K decks
79%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81%inclusion1.25K decks1.54K decks
77%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
79%inclusion1.22K decks1.54K decks
75%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
76%inclusion1.16K decks1.54K decks
72%synergy
Genesis Hydra
74%inclusion1.14K decks1.54K decks
70%synergy
The Goose Mother
74%inclusion1.14K decks1.54K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
74%inclusion1.14K decks1.54K decks
66%synergy
Villainous Wealth
73%inclusion1.13K decks1.54K decks
57%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
73%inclusion1.12K decks1.54K decks
70%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
72%inclusion1.10K decks1.54K decks
69%synergy
Animist's Awakening
71%inclusion1.10K decks1.54K decks
67%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
71%inclusion1.09K decks1.54K decks
66%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
67%inclusion1.03K decks1.54K decks
63%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion1.03K decks1.54K decks
59%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion1.02K decks1.54K decks
61%synergy
Cultivate
65%inclusion1K decks1.54K decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion326 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion285 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion247 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion182 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion160 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion153 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Hooded Hydra
63%inclusion965 decks1.54K decks
59%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
62%inclusion960 decks1.54K decks
52%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion946 decks1.54K decks
58%synergy
Protean Hydra
60%inclusion920 decks1.54K decks
57%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
56%inclusion858 decks1.54K decks
53%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
51%inclusion792 decks1.54K decks
49%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion780 decks1.54K decks
45%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion770 decks1.54K decks
47%synergy
Capricopian
42%inclusion651 decks1.54K decks
40%synergy
Managorger Hydra
42%inclusion651 decks1.54K decks
40%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
40%inclusion614 decks1.54K decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
35%inclusion537 decks1.54K decks
31%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
32%inclusion323 decks1.02K decks
27%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion424 decks1.54K decks
23%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
26%inclusion402 decks1.54K decks
25%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25%inclusion381 decks1.54K decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
24%inclusion364 decks1.54K decks
22%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
23%inclusion357 decks1.54K decks
20%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion339 decks1.54K decks
18%synergy
Altered Ego
22%inclusion336 decks1.54K decks
20%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
21%inclusion325 decks1.54K decks
20%synergy
Feral Hydra
21%inclusion323 decks1.54K decks
20%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion292 decks1.54K decks
-11%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion287 decks1.54K decks
17%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
16%inclusion242 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion81 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion232 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
14%inclusion43 decks309 decks
13%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion213 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion131 decks984 decks
12%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion203 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
13%inclusion194 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion186 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion186 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
12%inclusion185 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
12%inclusion181 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
11%inclusion177 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
11%inclusion112 decks980 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion43 decks383 decks
7%synergy
Ochre Jelly
11%inclusion172 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
10%inclusion160 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Heroes' Bane
10%inclusion155 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion152 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
10%inclusion150 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.8%inclusion136 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.8%inclusion135 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
8.8%inclusion135 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
52%inclusion805 decks1.54K decks
47%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion765 decks1.54K decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
45%inclusion699 decks1.54K decks
43%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion675 decks1.54K decks
33%synergy
Condescend
39%inclusion603 decks1.54K decks
37%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion601 decks1.54K decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion599 decks1.54K decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion547 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion546 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion524 decks1.54K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion466 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion432 decks1.54K decks
25%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
25%inclusion388 decks1.54K decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
22%inclusion337 decks1.54K decks
-15%synergy
Icy Blast
18%inclusion272 decks1.54K decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion269 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion253 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Biomass Mutation
16%inclusion248 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion237 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion221 decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion207 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion69 decks528 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion197 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion188 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion176 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion159 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion151 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.8%inclusion135 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.54K decks
-9%synergy
Death Denied
7.9%inclusion122 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.7%inclusion119 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.8%inclusion104 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.0%inclusion92 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.8%inclusion89 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Spell Burst
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.2%inclusion80 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Logic Knot
5.0%inclusion77 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion833 decks1.54K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion823 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
52%inclusion798 decks1.54K decks
29%synergy
Profane Command
51%inclusion792 decks1.54K decks
48%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion765 decks1.54K decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion730 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion498 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Mind Spring
32%inclusion491 decks1.54K decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion381 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion344 decks1.54K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
21%inclusion325 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion260 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
15%inclusion233 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion233 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion225 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion180 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion179 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion168 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion161 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion161 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Mathemagics
10%inclusion32 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.8%inclusion135 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.6%inclusion133 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion118 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Explore
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.8%inclusion105 decks1.54K decks
-11%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion100 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
6.3%inclusion76 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion33 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Primal Might
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Procrastinate
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.1%inclusion71 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
49%inclusion755 decks1.54K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion589 decks1.54K decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion553 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion142 decks491 decks
25%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion347 decks1.54K decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion295 decks1.54K decks
16%synergy
Fractal Harness
14%inclusion222 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.8%inclusion120 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.4%inclusion98 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion973 decks1.54K decks
52%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion896 decks1.54K decks
51%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
47%inclusion728 decks1.54K decks
43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion180 decks460 decks
34%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion586 decks1.54K decks
34%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion397 decks1.54K decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion375 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion304 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion320 decks1.54K decks
18%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion240 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
16%inclusion239 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion239 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion193 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion192 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion54 decks459 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion154 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion152 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.8%inclusion136 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.4%inclusion129 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.6%inclusion117 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.1%inclusion109 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.8%inclusion105 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.5%inclusion100 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.3%inclusion82 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion256 decks1.54K decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion210 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion884 decks1.54K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion586 decks1.54K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion557 decks1.54K decks
26%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
31%inclusion474 decks1.54K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion368 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion291 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion262 decks1.41K decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion267 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion254 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion219 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion196 decks1.54K decks
-9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion45 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.8%inclusion104 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.6%inclusion101 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.4%inclusion98 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.2%inclusion80 decks1.54K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.41K decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion1.21K decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
72%inclusion1.11K decks1.54K decks
68%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion380 decks1.54K decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion269 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion259 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion220 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion60 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion185 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.2%inclusion141 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion136 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion135 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.54K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.5%inclusion116 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion79 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.51K decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion1.49K decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.47K decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.42K decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Opulent Palace
65%inclusion1.01K decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion825 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
49%inclusion762 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion759 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion725 decks1.54K decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion719 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
47%inclusion719 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion663 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion644 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion642 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion632 decks1.54K decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion580 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36%inclusion551 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion467 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion447 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion399 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion389 decks1.54K decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion381 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion380 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion379 decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
25%inclusion378 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion364 decks1.54K decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion352 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion323 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion313 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion308 decks1.54K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion283 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion266 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion266 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion220 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion214 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion213 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion169 decks1.54K decks
-5%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion164 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion163 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion161 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion159 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion153 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion152 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion151 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion147 decks1.54K decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion147 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.4%inclusion145 decks1.54K decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
2%synergy