Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Geometer's Arthropod
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
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Hydroid Krasis
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
80%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
69%synergy
Voracious Hydra
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
69%synergy
Hungering Hydra
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
69%synergy
Primordial Hydra
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
58%synergy
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Exsanguinate
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Villainous Wealth
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Genesis Hydra
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
56%synergy
The Goose Mother
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Doubling Season
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Branching Evolution
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Protean Hydra
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Hydra
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Nexos
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Managorger Hydra
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Capricopian
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Altered Ego
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Warden of the Grove
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Feral Hydra
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Ochre Jelly
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Deepglow Skate
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Trainer
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Syncopate
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Condescend
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Biomass Mutation
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Insight
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Death Denied
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Even the Score
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
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Finale of Revelation
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Swine
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mind Spring
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Awaken the Woods
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Open the Way
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Doppelgang
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Open into Wonder
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Eternity
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Reunion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Primal Might
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Hydra's Growth
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Parade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Bloom
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Lattice Library
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Primal Rage
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
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