Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Goldvein Hydra
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
95%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Voracious Hydra
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Open the Way
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Curse of the Swine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Hungering Hydra
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Villainous Wealth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Doubling Season
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
The Goose Mother
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Bloom Tender
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Protean Hydra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Primordial Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Hooded Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Nexos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Managorger Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Feral Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sporocyst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phenax, God of Deception
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Capricopian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Blue Sun's Zenith
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Entish Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Even the Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ram Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Condescend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Titanic Brawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suffer the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Icy Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Awaken the Woods
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Profane Command
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Finale of Revelation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Raise the Palisade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Animist's Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Wildest Dreams
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Culling Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Eternity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mind Grind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Open into Wonder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mind into Matter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Splinter's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mathemagics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Confusion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primal Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Dredging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Braingeyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Multiple Choice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Life's Legacy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mind Funeral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Emerald Medallion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whetwheel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Parallel Lives
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mana Reflection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lattice Library
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Primal Vigor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Greater Good
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sphere Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Parade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mana Bloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instill Energy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nightmares and Daydreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Maze
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Wastewood Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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