Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Turbulent Wilderness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Freed from the Real
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Exsanguinate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Walking Ballista
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Genesis Hydra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Primordial Hydra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Doubling Season
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Branching Evolution
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Farseek
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Swine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Finale of Revelation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Hungering Hydra
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Voracious Hydra
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Hooded Hydra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Protean Hydra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Bloom Tender
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Nexos
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Altered Ego
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
The Goose Mother
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Vitality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mockingbird
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gyre Sage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Marketback Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fathom Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Call
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Abrupt Decay
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Silkguard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Force of Vigor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Power Sink
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Berserk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Planar Genesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Icy Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Three Visits
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Awaken the Woods
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Villainous Wealth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Profane Command
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Open into Wonder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pest Infestation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Animist's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Braingeyser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Breakthrough
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Portent of Calamity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fractal Harness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Springleaf Parade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Parallel Lives
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mana Reflection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Greater Good
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Frogify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Song of the Dryads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Court of Vantress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Willowrush Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Opulent Palace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
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