Biollante, Plant Beast Form (Commander) - Upgraded Aristocrats

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Nethroi, Apex of DeathNethroi, Apex of Death

John Sherwood
Mar 23, 2026
Does the Mutate Mechanic Deserve a Second Chance?
It's been six years since Ikoria, and we haven't seen any cards with mutate since. Does this controversial mechanic deserve a second chance?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Zulaport Cutthroat
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Blood Artist
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Viscera Seer
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Eternal Witness
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Reclamation Sage
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Buried Alive
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Hermit Druid
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Carrion Feeder
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Skull Prophet
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Fiend Artisan
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Six
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
20%synergy
World Shaper
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Teysa Karlov
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Wood Elves
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Icetill Explorer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Fauna Shaman
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Grim Haruspex
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Reveillark
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Gemrazer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Nyx Weaver
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Karmic Guide
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Necropanther
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Reaper
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
The Necrobloom
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Underrealm Lich
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Karador, Ghost Chieftain
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Haywire Mite
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Protean Hulk
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Old Stickfingers
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Grisly Salvage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Tilling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dina's Guidance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Cache Grab
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Grapple with the Past
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Life from the Loam
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mulch
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Primal Growth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Shredder
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Death's Oasis
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Awakening Zone
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Out of the Tombs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fecundity
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Crawling Infestation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Grim Backwoods
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Indatha Triome
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Underground Mortuary
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Lush Portico
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Horizon Canopy
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy