Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Brass Infiniscope
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
97%inclusion149 decks153 decks
91%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
95%inclusion146 decks153 decks
91%synergy
Primordial Hydra
92%inclusion141 decks153 decks
88%synergy
Voracious Hydra
89%inclusion136 decks153 decks
85%synergy
Hungering Hydra
89%inclusion136 decks153 decks
85%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
88%inclusion134 decks153 decks
83%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
82%inclusion126 decks153 decks
79%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
82%inclusion125 decks153 decks
77%synergy
Doubling Season
81%inclusion124 decks153 decks
74%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
76%inclusion116 decks153 decks
72%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion115 decks153 decks
59%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
75%inclusion114 decks153 decks
71%synergy
The Goose Mother
75%inclusion114 decks153 decks
71%synergy
The Ozolith
74%inclusion113 decks153 decks
68%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
70%synergy
Curse of the Swine
73%inclusion112 decks153 decks
68%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
73%inclusion111 decks153 decks
66%synergy
Genesis Hydra
73%inclusion111 decks153 decks
69%synergy
Animist's Awakening
71%inclusion109 decks153 decks
67%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion106 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
2%synergy
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Vastwood Hydra
69%inclusion106 decks153 decks
66%synergy
Protean Hydra
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
64%synergy
Hooded Hydra
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
62%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
62%inclusion95 decks153 decks
58%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
57%inclusion87 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
48%synergy
Nexos
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
45%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
42%inclusion65 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion51 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Capricopian
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Altered Ego
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Trainer
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Gyre Sage
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Ouroboroid
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Broodguard Elite
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
49%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
47%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
47%inclusion72 decks153 decks
45%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion50 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Call
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Condescend
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Syncopate
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Spectral Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-11%synergy
Power Sink
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Icy Blast
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Even the Score
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Nexus Mentality
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Logic Knot
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
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Exsanguinate
67%inclusion102 decks153 decks
59%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
51%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion72 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Woods
43%inclusion66 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Profane Command
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Way
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spring
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Mind into Matter
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Open into Wonder
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Portent of Calamity
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
52%inclusion80 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
67%inclusion103 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Freed from the Real
47%inclusion72 decks153 decks
43%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Primal Vigor
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Mana Reflection
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Lattice Library
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Mana Bloom
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Loading Zone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion91 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion144 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
78%inclusion119 decks153 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion118 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
98%inclusion150 decks153 decks
84%synergy
Bayou
96%inclusion147 decks153 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion146 decks153 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion144 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion143 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion135 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Island
88%inclusion135 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion130 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
84%inclusion129 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion118 decks153 decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
77%inclusion118 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73%inclusion111 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion107 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion105 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Opulent Palace
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion73 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
37%inclusion56 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
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