Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Optimized Hydras

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Jun 22, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards in Jumpstart 2022
Jumpstart 2022 brought 51 new cards to Magic. Here are the 10 that actually stuck in Commander.
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12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Baxter Building
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unbound Flourishing
93%inclusion85 decks91 decks
89%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
87%inclusion79 decks91 decks
81%synergy
Freed from the Real
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
76%synergy
Primordial Hydra
79%inclusion72 decks91 decks
75%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
76%inclusion69 decks91 decks
72%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
73%inclusion66 decks91 decks
70%synergy
Voracious Hydra
74%inclusion67 decks91 decks
70%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
73%inclusion66 decks91 decks
67%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion68 decks91 decks
67%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion65 decks91 decks
56%synergy
Hungering Hydra
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
65%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
67%inclusion61 decks91 decks
64%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
61%synergy
The Goose Mother
65%inclusion59 decks91 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
60%synergy
Doubling Season
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
57%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
60%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion57 decks91 decks
55%synergy
Branching Evolution
62%inclusion56 decks91 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
57%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion52 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
44%synergy
Protean Hydra
52%inclusion47 decks91 decks
49%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
52%inclusion47 decks91 decks
49%synergy
Nexos
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
44%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
41%synergy
Hooded Hydra
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Altered Ego
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Gyre Sage
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-13%synergy
Sporocyst
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Mockingbird
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
40%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Condescend
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Dreams
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Power Sink
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Icy Blast
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Denial
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Spell Burst
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Revelation
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
56%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Animist's Awakening
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Kodama's Reach
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Mind Spring
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Awaken the Woods
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Open into Wonder
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Mind Grind
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Open the Way
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Mind into Matter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wildest Dreams
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Doppelgang
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Eternity
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Mana Reflection
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Primal Vigor
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Asceticism
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Lattice Library
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion52 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion87 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion71 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
62%inclusion56 decks91 decks
58%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion90 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion88 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion86 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion86 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion46 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
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