Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Budget 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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Managorger Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Genesis Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Villainous Wealth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Temple of the False God
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Corpsejack Menace
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Biomass Mutation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Syncopate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mind Spring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Curse of the Swine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Hooded Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Animist's Awakening
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
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Feral Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
The Goose Mother
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Primordial Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Elves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Altered Ego
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Warden of the Grove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ochre Jelly
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Capricopian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Heroes' Bane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Winding Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Deepglow Skate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Voracious Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Goobbue Gardener
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Galactic Wayfarer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Broodguard Elite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Condescend
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Putrefy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reality Spasm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Power Sink
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Clash of Wills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Invigorating Surge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Disembowel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Death Denied
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Airship Crash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spell Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strength of the Tajuru
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutational Advantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Choking Vines
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tribal Unity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Flash Counter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deathsprout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Repeal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Profane Command
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Finale of Revelation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Doppelgang
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wildest Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gaze of Granite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pest Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Open into Wonder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sami's Curiosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reach the Horizon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ecological Appreciation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Acid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Exponential Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversimplify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stir the Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Displacement Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Might
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mass Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hurricane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aether Gale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Distorting Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harvest Season
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Strings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Long Rest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Gathering Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
World Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contagion Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Brute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Instrument of the Bards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Bloom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Death's Presence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gravity Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lost in the Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Levitation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Communal Brewing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bounty of the Luxa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Lair of the Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memorial to Unity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hedron Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sisay's Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Opulent Palace
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blooming Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Treno, Dark City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Festering Gulch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lakeside Shack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Soured Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
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