Biollante, Plant Beast Form (Commander) - Upgraded Mutate

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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
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Dina's Guidance
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Stirring Honormancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gemrazer
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
69%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
65%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Necropanther
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Dirge Bat
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Buried Alive
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Fiend Artisan
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Cubwarden
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Old Stickfingers
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Chittering Harvester
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Icetill Explorer
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Skull Prophet
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Vulpikeet
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Nyx Weaver
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
20%synergy
World Shaper
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Six
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Phantom Nishoba
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Fauna Shaman
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Underrealm Lich
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hermit Druid
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
12%synergy
The Necrobloom
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Mindleecher
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Protean Hulk
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Reveillark
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Feeder
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Kaheera, the Orphanguard
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Essence Symbiote
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Grisly Salvage
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Entomb
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Abzan Charm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Grapple with the Past
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Tilling
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Life from the Loam
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Jarad's Orders
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mulch
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Commune with the Gods
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Final Parting
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conduit of Worlds
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Death's Oasis
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Crawling Infestation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Indatha Crystal
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Indatha Triome
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Temple Garden
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Lush Portico
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Wood
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy