Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized 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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Owlin Spiralmancer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
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Unbound Flourishing
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
89%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
80%synergy
Freed from the Real
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Primordial Hydra
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Exsanguinate
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
68%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Hungering Hydra
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
66%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Swine
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Doubling Season
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Genesis Hydra
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
60%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Seedborn Muse
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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The Goose Mother
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Protean Hydra
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
50%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Nexos
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Hooded Hydra
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Managorger Hydra
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Capricopian
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Altered Ego
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Gyre Sage
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Feral Hydra
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Condescend
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Syncopate
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Power Sink
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Death Denied
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Spectral Denial
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Spell Burst
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
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Cultivate
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Animist's Awakening
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Open into Wonder
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Open the Way
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mind into Matter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Reunion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Mantle
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Mana Reflection
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Island
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Opulent Palace
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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