Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Geometer's Arthropod
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Lattice Library
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion75 decks83 decks
84%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
80%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
70%synergy
Voracious Hydra
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
69%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
69%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
68%synergy
Primordial Hydra
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
64%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
60%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Genesis Hydra
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
58%synergy
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Garruk's Uprising
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Villainous Wealth
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
57%synergy
The Goose Mother
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Curse of the Swine
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
54%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
55%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
53%synergy
Finale of Revelation
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Protean Hydra
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Managorger Hydra
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Nexos
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Capricopian
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Altered Ego
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Warden of the Grove
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Ochre Jelly
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Sporocyst
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Deepglow Skate
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Syncopate
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Condescend
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Biomass Mutation
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Icy Blast
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Insight
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Death Denied
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Even the Score
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Spell Burst
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Profane Command
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mind Spring
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Open the Way
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Awaken the Woods
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Pest Infestation
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Open into Wonder
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Mind into Matter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wildest Dreams
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Eternity
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Celestial Reunion
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Stargaze
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Primal Might
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
0%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Doubling Season
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Hardened Scales
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Mana Reflection
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Mana Bloom
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Parade
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Lost in the Maze
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion72 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion61 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
54%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
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