Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Hydras

Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Geometer's Arthropod
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Mind into Matter
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
94%inclusion1.50K decks1.60K decks
87%synergy
Hungering Hydra
87%inclusion1.39K decks1.60K decks
83%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
87%inclusion1.39K decks1.60K decks
82%synergy
Voracious Hydra
83%inclusion1.33K decks1.60K decks
79%synergy
Primordial Hydra
83%inclusion1.32K decks1.60K decks
79%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81%inclusion1.30K decks1.60K decks
77%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
80%inclusion1.28K decks1.60K decks
76%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
76%inclusion1.21K decks1.60K decks
72%synergy
Genesis Hydra
75%inclusion1.20K decks1.60K decks
71%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.60K decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
The Goose Mother
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.60K decks
70%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.60K decks
66%synergy
Villainous Wealth
73%inclusion1.17K decks1.60K decks
56%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.60K decks
69%synergy
Animist's Awakening
71%inclusion1.13K decks1.60K decks
66%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
70%inclusion1.13K decks1.60K decks
65%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
68%inclusion1.08K decks1.60K decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion1.05K decks1.60K decks
58%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion1.05K decks1.60K decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion343 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion301 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion264 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion192 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion168 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.4%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Hooded Hydra
64%inclusion1.02K decks1.60K decks
60%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion1K decks1.60K decks
52%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
62%inclusion984 decks1.60K decks
58%synergy
Protean Hydra
61%inclusion972 decks1.60K decks
58%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
55%inclusion859 decks1.56K decks
52%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
53%inclusion839 decks1.60K decks
50%synergy
Nexos
50%inclusion801 decks1.60K decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion797 decks1.60K decks
44%synergy
Capricopian
43%inclusion689 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Managorger Hydra
43%inclusion685 decks1.60K decks
40%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
40%inclusion633 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
34%inclusion536 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
32%inclusion323 decks997 decks
27%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion444 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
27%inclusion428 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
26%inclusion411 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
24%inclusion386 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
23%inclusion368 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
22%inclusion351 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Feral Hydra
22%inclusion349 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Altered Ego
22%inclusion346 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion337 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion314 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion303 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
16%inclusion255 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion76 decks495 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion243 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion224 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
14%inclusion219 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion129 decks962 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
12%inclusion197 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
12%inclusion191 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Hydra Trainer
12%inclusion186 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
12%inclusion114 decks958 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
12%inclusion32 decks271 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion41 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Gyre Sage
12%inclusion187 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Ochre Jelly
11%inclusion176 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Heroes' Bane
10%inclusion167 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
10%inclusion167 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.9%inclusion143 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
8.9%inclusion142 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.8%inclusion141 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
52%inclusion837 decks1.60K decks
47%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
49%inclusion788 decks1.60K decks
45%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
46%inclusion739 decks1.60K decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion702 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Condescend
39%inclusion628 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
39%inclusion627 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion619 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion573 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion567 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Syncopate
33%inclusion531 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion491 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion449 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
26%inclusion413 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
22%inclusion349 decks1.60K decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion286 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion278 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion260 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Biomass Mutation
16%inclusion256 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion230 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion67 decks500 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion212 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion207 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion192 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion182 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion157 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
10%inclusion155 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.8%inclusion141 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.9%inclusion126 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Death Denied
7.9%inclusion126 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Clash of Wills
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.9%inclusion95 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Logic Knot
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Spell Burst
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Revelation
54%inclusion862 decks1.60K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
54%inclusion861 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
52%inclusion836 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Profane Command
52%inclusion828 decks1.60K decks
49%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
49%inclusion780 decks1.60K decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion759 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion517 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Mind Spring
32%inclusion506 decks1.60K decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion398 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
23%inclusion360 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Awaken the Woods
21%inclusion336 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Open the Way
17%inclusion269 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
15%inclusion231 decks1.53K decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
15%inclusion237 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion191 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion191 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion166 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion164 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion161 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion146 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion145 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.6%inclusion137 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.6%inclusion122 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.8%inclusion105 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.18K decks
6%synergy
Primal Might
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Procrastinate
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion88 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.4%inclusion87 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.2%inclusion71 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
49%inclusion788 decks1.60K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion614 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion565 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
30%inclusion136 decks461 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion365 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion309 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
15%inclusion235 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.8%inclusion109 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion1.01K decks1.60K decks
52%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion929 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
47%inclusion756 decks1.60K decks
43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
41%inclusion176 decks430 decks
36%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion607 decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion410 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion380 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion305 decks1.38K decks
18%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion335 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion256 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion254 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Mana Reflection
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion40 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion51 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Strength
10%inclusion164 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Lattice Library
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.9%inclusion143 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.4%inclusion87 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion265 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion230 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion915 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion606 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion572 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
31%inclusion497 decks1.60K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion387 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion264 decks1.39K decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion303 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion280 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion267 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion226 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion211 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion39 decks501 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.46K decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion1.26K decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
68%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
24%inclusion391 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion284 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion270 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion233 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion59 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion195 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.3%inclusion149 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion143 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion140 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion79 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.57K decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion1.54K decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.52K decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.47K decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Opulent Palace
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion851 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion789 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
49%inclusion784 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion749 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion745 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
46%inclusion741 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion694 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion669 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion664 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion651 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion599 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36%inclusion572 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion490 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion456 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
26%inclusion396 decks1.53K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion410 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion400 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion393 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
24%inclusion391 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion384 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion384 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion370 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion331 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion321 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion319 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion300 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion282 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion269 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion229 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion222 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion220 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion173 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
11%inclusion170 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion168 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion166 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion157 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
9.4%inclusion151 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy