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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12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Radagast of Rhosgobel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Beorn's Hospitality
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
83%synergy
Voracious Hydra
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
73%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
71%synergy
Hungering Hydra
74%inclusion78 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
66%synergy
Primordial Hydra
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
66%synergy
Animist's Awakening
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
62%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
52%synergy
The Goose Mother
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Curse of the Swine
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Genesis Hydra
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Revelation
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Hydra
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Nexos
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Protean Hydra
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Managorger Hydra
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Capricopian
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Gyre Sage
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Ochre Jelly
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Sporocyst
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Syncopate
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Condescend
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Biomass Mutation
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Denial
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Power Sink
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Even the Score
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Insight
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Death Denied
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Open the Way
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Mind into Matter
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Mind Spring
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Awaken the Woods
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Eternity
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Distorting Wake
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Lattice Library
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Hydra's Growth
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Greater Good
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Mana Bloom
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Lost in the Maze
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion104 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-0%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-0%synergy
Tropical Island
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
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