Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget 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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Zimone, Infinite Analyst
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mind into Matter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mistcutter Hydra
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Hungering Hydra
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Freed from the Real
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Profane Command
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Curse of the Swine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kodama's Reach
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mind Spring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Animist's Awakening
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Voracious Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Capricopian
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Genesis Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Hooded Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Altered Ego
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Kiora's Follower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Incubation Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nexos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gyre Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Somberwald Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%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
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Crypt Rats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zimone and Dina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Endless One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Erebos's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Stroke of Genius
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Syncopate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Condescend
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Putrefy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Icy Blast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Power Sink
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Krosan Grip
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sultai Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Clash of Wills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gridlock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Portent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Burst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Even the Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nourishing Shoal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%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
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bioshift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Anticognition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broken Ambitions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
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
Deathsprout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%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
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mind Grind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Open into Wonder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Gaze of Granite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pest Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Hunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Oversimplify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Might
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
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
10%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thirsting Roots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Open the Way
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Body of Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Genesis Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Distorting Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summer Bloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Salvation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Notion Rain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bow of Nylea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heroes' Podium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Engineered Explosives
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chimeric Mass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manascape Refractor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Doubling Season
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Hardened Scales
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydra's Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Primal Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%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
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Temple of the False God
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%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
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Golgari Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%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
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Opulent Palace
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
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