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
Brass Infiniscope
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
29%inclusion65 decks225 decks
27%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
26%inclusion59 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
94%inclusion1.40K decks1.50K decks
87%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion1.30K decks1.50K decks
82%synergy
Hungering Hydra
86%inclusion1.28K decks1.50K decks
81%synergy
Primordial Hydra
83%inclusion1.24K decks1.50K decks
78%synergy
Voracious Hydra
82%inclusion1.23K decks1.50K decks
78%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81%inclusion1.21K decks1.50K decks
77%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
78%inclusion1.18K decks1.50K decks
75%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
75%inclusion1.12K decks1.50K decks
71%synergy
The Goose Mother
74%inclusion1.11K decks1.50K decks
71%synergy
Genesis Hydra
73%inclusion1.10K decks1.50K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
74%inclusion1.10K decks1.50K decks
66%synergy
Villainous Wealth
73%inclusion1.10K decks1.50K decks
57%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
72%inclusion1.07K decks1.50K decks
69%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
71%inclusion1.07K decks1.50K decks
66%synergy
Animist's Awakening
71%inclusion1.07K decks1.50K decks
67%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
71%inclusion1.06K decks1.50K decks
68%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion1.01K decks1.50K decks
60%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion995 decks1.50K decks
61%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
66%inclusion992 decks1.50K decks
62%synergy
Cultivate
65%inclusion970 decks1.50K decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion315 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion267 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion234 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion174 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion155 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion153 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion119 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
62%inclusion933 decks1.50K decks
52%synergy
Hooded Hydra
62%inclusion927 decks1.50K decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion919 decks1.50K decks
57%synergy
Protean Hydra
59%inclusion885 decks1.50K decks
57%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
56%inclusion844 decks1.50K decks
54%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
51%inclusion762 decks1.50K decks
49%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion758 decks1.50K decks
45%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion751 decks1.50K decks
48%synergy
Managorger Hydra
42%inclusion631 decks1.50K decks
39%synergy
Capricopian
42%inclusion624 decks1.50K decks
40%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
40%inclusion601 decks1.50K decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
35%inclusion529 decks1.50K decks
31%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
31%inclusion325 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion410 decks1.50K decks
22%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
26%inclusion389 decks1.50K decks
25%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
24%inclusion362 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
24%inclusion360 decks1.50K decks
22%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
23%inclusion344 decks1.50K decks
20%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion336 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
21%inclusion49 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion318 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
20%inclusion305 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Feral Hydra
20%inclusion305 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion291 decks1.50K decks
-10%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion290 decks1.50K decks
18%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
16%inclusion238 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
16%inclusion85 decks548 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion222 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion206 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion133 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion195 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
13%inclusion189 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Gyre Sage
12%inclusion183 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
12%inclusion178 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion178 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion174 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion47 decks408 decks
7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
11%inclusion113 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Ochre Jelly
11%inclusion168 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
11%inclusion167 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion159 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Heroes' Bane
10%inclusion146 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion143 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.2%inclusion138 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
9.1%inclusion136 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.8%inclusion132 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
8.4%inclusion126 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
53%inclusion790 decks1.50K decks
48%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion750 decks1.50K decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
45%inclusion680 decks1.50K decks
43%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion662 decks1.50K decks
34%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion585 decks1.50K decks
37%synergy
Condescend
39%inclusion583 decks1.50K decks
37%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion581 decks1.50K decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion533 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion529 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion513 decks1.50K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion455 decks1.50K decks
-6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion424 decks1.50K decks
25%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
25%inclusion377 decks1.50K decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
22%inclusion326 decks1.50K decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion265 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Icy Blast
18%inclusion263 decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion251 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Biomass Mutation
16%inclusion243 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion231 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion212 decks1.50K decks
-10%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion74 decks552 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion199 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion190 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion181 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion178 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion156 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion147 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.7%inclusion131 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Death Denied
7.7%inclusion116 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion113 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.3%inclusion94 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Clash of Wills
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.9%inclusion89 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Spell Burst
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Logic Knot
5.0%inclusion75 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion812 decks1.50K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion793 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
52%inclusion775 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Profane Command
52%inclusion772 decks1.50K decks
49%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
49%inclusion739 decks1.50K decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion710 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion488 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Mind Spring
32%inclusion479 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion368 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion329 decks1.50K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
21%inclusion318 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion248 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
16%inclusion234 decks1.50K decks
15%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion227 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion213 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion176 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion175 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion37 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
11%inclusion164 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion153 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion153 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.8%inclusion132 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.5%inclusion128 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.5%inclusion128 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Wildest Dreams
7.9%inclusion118 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.5%inclusion112 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.1%inclusion106 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion104 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
6.2%inclusion76 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
6.1%inclusion91 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.0%inclusion33 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.6%inclusion84 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Procrastinate
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
49%inclusion730 decks1.50K decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion574 decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion538 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
30%inclusion153 decks516 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion331 decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion286 decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Fractal Harness
14%inclusion213 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.7%inclusion116 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion943 decks1.50K decks
52%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion867 decks1.50K decks
51%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
48%inclusion715 decks1.50K decks
43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion190 decks485 decks
34%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion569 decks1.50K decks
34%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion385 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion373 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion304 decks1.42K decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
20%inclusion301 decks1.50K decks
18%synergy
Lattice Library
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Mana Reflection
16%inclusion233 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
15%inclusion226 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Primal Vigor
15%inclusion223 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion189 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion45 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
12%inclusion184 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion58 decks484 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion61 decks523 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion149 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion149 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion120 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.4%inclusion111 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion248 decks1.50K decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion203 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion850 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion571 decks1.50K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion536 decks1.50K decks
26%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
31%inclusion462 decks1.50K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion363 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion284 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion264 decks1.43K decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion253 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion249 decks1.50K decks
-0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion212 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion194 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion49 decks485 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion40 decks553 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion99 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion97 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion94 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.37K decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion1.17K decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
72%inclusion1.08K decks1.50K decks
68%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion376 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion254 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion247 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion214 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion66 decks485 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion176 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion134 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.9%inclusion133 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion131 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion126 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion125 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.5%inclusion113 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.6%inclusion80 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.47K decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.45K decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.43K decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.38K decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Opulent Palace
65%inclusion976 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion799 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion743 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
49%inclusion736 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion709 decks1.50K decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
47%inclusion702 decks1.50K decks
-0%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion698 decks1.50K decks
-0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion650 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion623 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion621 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion615 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion571 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion531 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion451 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion443 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion397 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion387 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion378 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion375 decks1.50K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion371 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24%inclusion363 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion359 decks1.50K decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion336 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion306 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion306 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion301 decks1.50K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion272 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion262 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion260 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion215 decks1.50K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion215 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion208 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion169 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion161 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion160 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion156 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion156 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion36 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion149 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion147 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion146 decks1.50K decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion145 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion144 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.4%inclusion141 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.7%inclusion131 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy