King Caesar, Awoken Titan (Commander) - Optimized Mutate

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King Caesar, Awoken Titan
Rank #1,415
8decks
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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Vashta Nerada
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Cloudpiercer
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75%synergy
Chittering Harvester
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Cubwarden
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Dirge Bat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Necropanther
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Ruinous Ultimatum
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Night's Whisper
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Land Tax
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Killian, Ink Duelist
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Huntmaster Liger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Brash Taunter
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Mysterious Egg
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Porcuparrot
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Barbed Servitor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Regal Leosaur
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Flensermite
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Plague Myr
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Indulging Patrician
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Winota, Joiner of Forces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Plague Stinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Healer's Hawk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hushbringer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grimdancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Final Showdown
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Invoke Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unexplained Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Mythos of Snapdax
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Sign in Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Painful Truths
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
From Father to Son
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Mark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doomskar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Burial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Melded Moxite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reaver Titan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ovalchase Dragster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Immortal Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Knight Paladin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli's Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Offspring's Revenge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hardlight Containment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Legion Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Decree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Relic Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tenuous Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Country Roads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Gold Saucer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Network Terminal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Celestus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Savai Triome
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Legion Leadership
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Nomad Outpost
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Plateau
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Scrubland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy