Ghidorah, King of the Cosmos (Commander) - Upgraded Mutate

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Ghidorah, King of the Cosmos
Rank #657
54decks
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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?
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