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
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Lattice Library
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion73 decks81 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
79%synergy
Voracious Hydra
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Hungering Hydra
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
70%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
69%synergy
Primordial Hydra
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
65%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
59%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Genesis Hydra
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Animist's Awakening
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
57%synergy
The Goose Mother
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Curse of the Swine
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
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Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Hooded Hydra
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Protean Hydra
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Nexos
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Capricopian
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Ochre Jelly
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Warden of the Grove
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Feral Hydra
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sporocyst
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Deepglow Skate
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Syncopate
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Condescend
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Biomass Mutation
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Genius
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Insight
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Death Denied
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Burst
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Even the Score
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Profane Command
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Open the Way
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Awaken the Woods
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Mind into Matter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Wildest Dreams
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Eternity
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-11%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
Stolen by the Fae
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Fractal Harness
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Hardened Scales
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Hydra's Growth
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mana Bloom
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.6%inclusion7 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
Primal Rage
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion78 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Triome
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
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