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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Hydroid Krasis
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
85%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion79 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Hungering Hydra
76%inclusion70 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Voracious Hydra
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
71%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
70%synergy
Primordial Hydra
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Animist's Awakening
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
59%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
58%synergy
The Goose Mother
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Curse of the Swine
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
57%synergy
Genesis Hydra
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Managorger Hydra
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Nexos
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Capricopian
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Ochre Jelly
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Sporocyst
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Deepglow Skate
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Condescend
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Insight
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Even the Score
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Quandrix Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Burst
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Logic Knot
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
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Finale of Revelation
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Profane Command
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spring
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Open the Way
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Mind into Matter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Awaken the Woods
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Doppelgang
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Eternity
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mathemagics
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Stargaze
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Primal Might
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Doubling Season
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Lattice Library
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Mana Bloom
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Death's Presence
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Rage
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion70 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Mire
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
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