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Average Deck for Zaxara, the Exemplary - Expensive Upgraded Hydras
Zaxara, the Exemplary
Rank #73
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Zaxara, the ExemplaryZaxara, the Exemplary
Creatures (22)
- 1BIRDS OF PARADISEBIRDS OF PARADISE
- 1Bloom TenderBloom Tender
- 1Delighted HalflingDelighted Halfling
- 1Fanatic of RhonasFanatic of Rhonas
- 1Genesis HydraGenesis Hydra
- 1Goldvein HydraGoldvein Hydra
- 1Hooded HydraHooded Hydra
- 1Hungering HydraHungering Hydra
- 1Hydroid KrasisHydroid Krasis
- 1LLANOWAR ELVESLLANOWAR ELVES
- 1Lifeblood HydraLifeblood Hydra
- 1Mistcutter HydraMistcutter Hydra
- 1Nyxbloom AncientNyxbloom Ancient
- 1Nyxborn HydraNyxborn Hydra
- 1Primordial HydraPrimordial Hydra
- 1Protean HydraProtean Hydra
- 1Selvala, Heart of the WildsSelvala, Heart of the Wilds
- 1Steelbane HydraSteelbane Hydra
- 1Stonecoil SerpentStonecoil Serpent
- 1The Goose MotherThe Goose Mother
- 1Vastwood HydraVastwood Hydra
- 1Voracious HydraVoracious Hydra
Instants (11)
- 1Archdruid's CharmArchdruid's Charm
- 1Blue Sun's ZenithBlue Sun's Zenith
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Growth SpiralGrowth Spiral
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Pull from TomorrowPull from Tomorrow
- 1Repulsive MutationRepulsive Mutation
- 1Stroke of GeniusStroke of Genius
Sorceries (16)
- 1Animist's AwakeningAnimist's Awakening
- 1Awaken the WoodsAwaken the Woods
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1FarseekFarseek
- 1Finale of RevelationFinale of Revelation
- 1Kodama's ReachKodama's Reach
- 1Nature's LoreNature's Lore
- 1Open the WayOpen the Way
- 1Profane CommandProfane Command
- 1Raise the PalisadeRaise the Palisade
- 1Rampant GrowthRampant Growth
- 1Three VisitsThree Visits
- 1Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
- 1Villainous WealthVillainous Wealth
Artifacts (7)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Elementalist's PaletteElementalist's Palette
- 1Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ResilienceTalisman of Resilience
- 1The Great HengeThe Great Henge
- 1The OzolithThe Ozolith
Enchantments (8)
- 1Doubling SeasonDoubling Season
- 1Garruk's UprisingGarruk's Uprising
- 1Mana ReflectionMana Reflection
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Sylvan LibrarySylvan Library
- 1TerrasymbiosisTerrasymbiosis
- 1Unbound FlourishingUnbound Flourishing
- 1Up the BeanstalkUp the Beanstalk
Lands (35)
- 1BayouBayou
- 1Boseiju, Who EnduresBoseiju, Who Endures
- 1Breeding PoolBreeding Pool
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 5ForestForest
- 1Hedge MazeHedge Maze
- 1Hinterland HarborHinterland Harbor
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Lair of the HydraLair of the Hydra
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 1Overgrown TombOvergrown Tomb
- 1Path of AncestryPath of Ancestry
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1RELIQUARY TOWERRELIQUARY TOWER
- 1Rejuvenating SpringsRejuvenating Springs
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Tropical IslandTropical Island
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Undergrowth StadiumUndergrowth Stadium
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Yavimaya, Cradle of GrowthYavimaya, Cradle of Growth
- 1Zagoth TriomeZagoth Triome
BIRDS OF PARADISE
BIRDS OF PARADISE
Bloom Tender
Bloom Tender
Delighted Halfling
Delighted Halfling
Fanatic of Rhonas
Fanatic of Rhonas
Genesis Hydra
Genesis Hydra
Goldvein Hydra
Goldvein Hydra
Hooded Hydra
Hooded Hydra
Hungering Hydra
Hungering Hydra
Hydroid Krasis
Hydroid Krasis
Lifeblood Hydra
Lifeblood Hydra
LLANOWAR ELVES
LLANOWAR ELVES
Mistcutter Hydra
Mistcutter Hydra
Nyxbloom Ancient
Nyxbloom Ancient
Nyxborn Hydra
Nyxborn Hydra
Primordial Hydra
Primordial Hydra
Protean Hydra
Protean Hydra
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Steelbane Hydra
Steelbane Hydra
Stonecoil Serpent
Stonecoil Serpent
The Goose Mother
The Goose Mother
Vastwood Hydra
Vastwood Hydra
Voracious Hydra
Voracious Hydra
Instants (11)
Archdruid's Charm
Archdruid's Charm
Blue Sun's Zenith
Blue Sun's Zenith
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Growth Spiral
Growth Spiral
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Pull from Tomorrow
Pull from Tomorrow
Repulsive Mutation
Repulsive Mutation
Stroke of Genius
Stroke of Genius
Sorceries (16)
Animist's Awakening
Animist's Awakening
Awaken the Woods
Awaken the Woods
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Farseek
Farseek
Finale of Revelation
Finale of Revelation
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
Nature's Lore
Nature's Lore
Open the Way
Open the Way
Profane Command
Profane Command
Raise the Palisade
Raise the Palisade
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
Three Visits
Three Visits
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Villainous Wealth
Villainous Wealth
Artifacts (7)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Elementalist's Palette
Elementalist's Palette
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Resilience
Talisman of Resilience
The Great Henge
The Great Henge
The Ozolith
The Ozolith
Enchantments (8)
Doubling Season
Doubling Season
Garruk's Uprising
Garruk's Uprising
Mana Reflection
Mana Reflection
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Sylvan Library
Sylvan Library
Terrasymbiosis
Terrasymbiosis
Unbound Flourishing
Unbound Flourishing
Up the Beanstalk
Up the Beanstalk
Lands (25)
Bayou
Bayou
Boseiju, Who Endures
Boseiju, Who Endures
Breeding Pool
Breeding Pool
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Hedge Maze
Hedge Maze
Hinterland Harbor
Hinterland Harbor
Lair of the Hydra
Lair of the Hydra
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Overgrown Tomb
Overgrown Tomb
Path of Ancestry
Path of Ancestry
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Rejuvenating Springs
Rejuvenating Springs
RELIQUARY TOWER
RELIQUARY TOWER
Tropical Island
Tropical Island
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Undergrowth Stadium
Undergrowth Stadium
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Zagoth Triome
Zagoth Triome
Basics (3)
Forest
5 Forest
Island
3 Island
Swamp
2 Swamp