Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Optimized Hydras

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Chris Guest
Feb 2, 2026
Is Mathemagics a Good Card?
Wizards just revealed a couple of cards from Secrets of Strixhaven, including the next X draw spell Mathemagics. But is it good?
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Mistcutter Hydra
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Freed from the Real
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Hungering Hydra
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Mind Spring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Profane Command
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Curse of the Swine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Branching Evolution
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Capricopian
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Animist's Awakening
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Finale of Revelation
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Altered Ego
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
The Goose Mother
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Primordial Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hooded Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Managorger Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Gyre Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Rats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kiora's Follower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nexos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Protean Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Soul Diviner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Apex Devastator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Heroes' Bane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voyaging Satyr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whisperer of the Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Thassa's Intervention
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Syncopate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Gridlock
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Genius
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Insight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Condescend
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Drown in Dreams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Icy Blast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Spectral Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Diviner's Portent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spell Burst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nourishing Shoal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reality Spasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Power Sink
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Anticognition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Broken Ambitions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Clash of Wills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Harrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Molder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Death Denied
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mind Grind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Open into Wonder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vat Emergence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wildest Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Overrun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oversimplify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Foresee
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hurricane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Tempest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Migration Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Body of Research
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Distorting Wake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dark Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Entrancing Melody
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fractal Harness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Manascape Refractor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rod of Absorption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Loading Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Primal Empathy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Bloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rancor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mana Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Majesty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Abundance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coral Atoll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kishla Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Basin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Woodland
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Hollow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Foul Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Woodland Stream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy