Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Turbulent Wilderness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Freed from the Real
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Genesis Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Primordial Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Exsanguinate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Walking Ballista
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Doubling Season
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Curse of the Swine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Voracious Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Hooded Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Protean Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Altered Ego
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Gyre Sage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Vitality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Capricopian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fathom Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Abrupt Decay
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Krosan Grip
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Silkguard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Force of Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deathsprout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Berserk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Icy Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Villainous Wealth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Awaken the Woods
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Animist's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Profane Command
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Open into Wonder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Pest Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Braingeyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Breakthrough
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Portent of Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Horizon Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mana Reflection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Greater Good
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Parade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Frogify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Song of the Dryads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Zagoth Triome
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Willowrush Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Wastewood Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Blooming Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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