Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget Optimized 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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Mistcutter Hydra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Hungering Hydra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Profane Command
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Freed from the Real
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Curse of the Swine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Syncopate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Kodama's Reach
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Mind Spring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Animist's Awakening
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Cultivate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Genesis Hydra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Altered Ego
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Capricopian
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Nexos
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Gyre Sage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Incubation Druid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hooded Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Feral Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Goose Mother
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Primordial Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kiora's Follower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gyre Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Aberrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tyrant Guard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Protean Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Endless One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Condescend
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Power Sink
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Icy Blast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Clash of Wills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Putrefy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drown in Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gridlock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Diviner's Portent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spell Burst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nourishing Shoal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Biomass Mutation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Spasm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Anticognition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Broken Ambitions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Deathsprout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Molder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Change of Plans
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Obscuring Haze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Grind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Gaze of Granite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Damnable Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mass Manipulation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Open into Wonder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Open the Way
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Vat Emergence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wildest Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pest Infestation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Oversimplify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Primal Might
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hurricane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Tempest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thirsting Roots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Body of Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Distorting Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fractal Harness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Manascape Refractor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rod of Absorption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Doubling Season
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Hydra's Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Loading Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Primal Empathy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Bloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rancor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Coral Atoll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kishla Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Basin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Golgari Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Simic Growth Chamber
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Opulent Palace
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malady
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-31%synergy
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