Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Optimized Hydras

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Jun 22, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards in Jumpstart 2022
Jumpstart 2022 brought 51 new cards to Magic. Here are the 10 that actually stuck in Commander.
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Mistcutter Hydra
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Freed from the Real
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Hungering Hydra
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Mind Spring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Profane Command
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Curse of the Swine
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Altered Ego
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Genesis Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Animist's Awakening
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Finale of Revelation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kodama's Reach
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Capricopian
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
The Goose Mother
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Voracious Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Primordial Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Hooded Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kiora's Follower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nexos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gyre Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Rats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Incubation Druid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Syncopate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Drown in Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Icy Blast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Spectral Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Unbury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gridlock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Putrefy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diviner's Portent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Burst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Even the Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nourishing Shoal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Spasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Anticognition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broken Ambitions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Clash of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Death Denied
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Grind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Open into Wonder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mind into Matter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gaze of Granite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pest Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversimplify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hurricane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Extract Brain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thirsting Roots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Body of Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Distorting Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dark Salvation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manascape Refractor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Doubling Season
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydra's Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Loading Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Temple of the False God
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kishla Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Twilight Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Blighted Woodland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Foul Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
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