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
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
32%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Lattice Library
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion134 decks153 decks
81%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
81%inclusion124 decks153 decks
78%synergy
Hungering Hydra
81%inclusion124 decks153 decks
77%synergy
Genesis Hydra
80%inclusion122 decks153 decks
76%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
76%inclusion116 decks153 decks
72%synergy
Animist's Awakening
71%inclusion109 decks153 decks
67%synergy
The Goose Mother
69%inclusion105 decks153 decks
65%synergy
Profane Command
65%inclusion99 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Hooded Hydra
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
63%inclusion97 decks153 decks
60%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion114 decks153 decks
58%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
67%inclusion103 decks153 decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion102 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
59%synergy
Curse of the Swine
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
60%synergy
Capricopian
61%inclusion93 decks153 decks
59%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
58%inclusion89 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
54%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
56%synergy
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Lifeblood Hydra
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
48%synergy
Voracious Hydra
51%inclusion78 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Feral Hydra
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
48%synergy
Managorger Hydra
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Nexos
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Warden of the Grove
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Altered Ego
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Protean Hydra
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Ochre Jelly
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Heroes' Bane
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Trainer
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Pterafractyl
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Broodguard Elite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant Guard
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Deepglow Skate
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
56%inclusion85 decks153 decks
52%synergy
Condescend
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
52%synergy
Syncopate
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
50%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Call
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Biomass Mutation
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Icy Blast
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Growth Spiral
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Putrefy
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Power Sink
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Sultai Charm
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Death Denied
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Death Wind
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Clash of Wills
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
8%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Dreams
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-29%synergy
Tribal Unity
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Dominate
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Logic Knot
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Even the Score
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Nexus Mentality
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Fractalize
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion86 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Mind Spring
56%inclusion86 decks153 decks
54%synergy
Rampant Growth
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Open into Wonder
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Gaze of Granite
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Doppelgang
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Migration Path
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Primal Might
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion19 decks153 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 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Procrastinate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Entrancing Melody
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-19%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Distorting Wake
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
7%synergy
For the Common Good
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Eternity
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Extract Brain
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Fractal Harness
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
22%synergy
The Earth Crystal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
48%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Mana Bloom
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Hydra's Growth
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Colossal Majesty
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 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
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion128 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Golgari Signet
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion153 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion152 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion151 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion132 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
75%inclusion114 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
-18%synergy
Jungle Hollow
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
-25%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Paradox Gardens
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Titan's Grave
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-25%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Choked Estuary
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Grove
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
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