Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget 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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Mind into Matter
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion133 decks152 decks
81%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
81%inclusion123 decks152 decks
78%synergy
Hungering Hydra
82%inclusion124 decks152 decks
77%synergy
Genesis Hydra
80%inclusion122 decks152 decks
77%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
73%synergy
Animist's Awakening
70%inclusion107 decks152 decks
66%synergy
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion104 decks152 decks
65%synergy
Profane Command
64%inclusion98 decks152 decks
61%synergy
Hooded Hydra
65%inclusion99 decks152 decks
61%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion101 decks152 decks
61%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion114 decks152 decks
59%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
68%inclusion103 decks152 decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion102 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
66%inclusion100 decks152 decks
58%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
64%inclusion97 decks152 decks
61%synergy
Capricopian
61%inclusion93 decks152 decks
59%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
60%inclusion91 decks152 decks
57%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
59%inclusion89 decks152 decks
56%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion88 decks152 decks
54%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
58%inclusion88 decks152 decks
56%synergy
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Lifeblood Hydra
55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
52%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
52%inclusion79 decks152 decks
48%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Voracious Hydra
51%inclusion77 decks152 decks
47%synergy
Feral Hydra
49%inclusion74 decks152 decks
48%synergy
Managorger Hydra
48%inclusion73 decks152 decks
45%synergy
Nexos
45%inclusion68 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
40%inclusion61 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
34%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Warden of the Grove
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Altered Ego
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Protean Hydra
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Ochre Jelly
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Heroes' Bane
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Trainer
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Broodguard Elite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant Guard
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Pterafractyl
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Thunderous Snapper
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
56%inclusion85 decks152 decks
52%synergy
Syncopate
53%inclusion80 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Condescend
53%inclusion80 decks152 decks
51%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
46%synergy
Inspiring Call
47%inclusion72 decks152 decks
37%synergy
Biomass Mutation
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
36%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Icy Blast
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
36%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Power Sink
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Sultai Charm
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Genius
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Death Wind
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Clash of Wills
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-29%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Tribal Unity
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Dominate
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Even the Score
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Logic Knot
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fractalize
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion85 decks152 decks
34%synergy
Mind Spring
55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion70 decks152 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Open into Wonder
36%inclusion55 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Gaze of Granite
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Doppelgang
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Migration Path
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Primal Might
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Day of Black Sun
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Portent of Calamity
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Exponential Growth
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Procrastinate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Entrancing Melody
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Pest Infestation
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Distorting Wake
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Stargaze
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
7%synergy
For the Common Good
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Eternity
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Multiple Choice
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion55 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Harness
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
22%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
54%inclusion82 decks152 decks
49%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
52%inclusion79 decks152 decks
47%synergy
Mana Bloom
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Branching Evolution
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Hydra's Growth
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Lattice Library
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Colossal Majesty
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Mana Reflection
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Seismic Tutelage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Additive Evolution
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Steward of Elements
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion127 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion111 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
46%inclusion70 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion54 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Golgari Signet
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion152 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion151 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion150 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion131 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
74%inclusion112 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion81 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion77 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion71 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
40%inclusion61 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
39%inclusion59 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion54 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Hollow
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
-18%synergy
Thornwood Falls
27%inclusion41 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malady
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
-15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Paradox Gardens
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-25%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
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