Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander)

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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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Grave Researcher
3.4%inclusion11 decks319 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
2.9%inclusion5 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Dina's Guidance
2.9%inclusion5 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
2.1%inclusion3 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
1.9%inclusion18 decks962 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gemrazer
52%inclusion3.67K decks7.05K decks
50%synergy
Necropanther
48%inclusion3.40K decks7.05K decks
47%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
48%inclusion3.38K decks7.05K decks
46%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
46%inclusion3.27K decks7.05K decks
45%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
47%inclusion3.28K decks7.05K decks
41%synergy
Buried Alive
50%inclusion3.49K decks7.05K decks
41%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
41%inclusion2.87K decks7.05K decks
37%synergy
Dirge Bat
37%inclusion2.64K decks7.05K decks
36%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
40%inclusion2.83K decks7.05K decks
35%synergy
Skull Prophet
40%inclusion2.79K decks7.05K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion3.40K decks7.05K decks
-15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
48%inclusion3.35K decks7.05K decks
28%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
47%inclusion3.33K decks7.05K decks
25%synergy
Eternal Witness
45%inclusion3.19K decks7.05K decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion2.86K decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Grisly Salvage
40%inclusion2.81K decks7.05K decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion2.48K decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
35%inclusion2.47K decks7.05K decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion2.46K decks7.05K decks
-12%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
35%inclusion2.44K decks7.05K decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion878 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion628 decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.8%inclusion617 decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion582 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.3%inclusion512 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
6.5%inclusion458 decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.5%inclusion391 decks7.05K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Scourge of the Skyclaves
34%inclusion2.39K decks7.05K decks
33%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
33%inclusion2.32K decks7.05K decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion2.31K decks7.05K decks
23%synergy
Nyx Weaver
32%inclusion2.26K decks7.05K decks
25%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
31%inclusion2.18K decks7.05K decks
30%synergy
Cubwarden
30%inclusion2.14K decks7.05K decks
29%synergy
Fiend Artisan
30%inclusion2.12K decks7.05K decks
27%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
29%inclusion2.08K decks7.05K decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
28%inclusion2.01K decks7.05K decks
24%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
28%inclusion1.98K decks7.05K decks
27%synergy
Chittering Harvester
28%inclusion1.97K decks7.05K decks
27%synergy
Reclamation Sage
27%inclusion1.91K decks7.05K decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion1.90K decks7.05K decks
19%synergy
World Shaper
26%inclusion1.85K decks7.05K decks
19%synergy
Karmic Guide
26%inclusion1.81K decks7.05K decks
21%synergy
Underrealm Lich
25%inclusion1.79K decks7.05K decks
21%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
25%inclusion1.77K decks7.05K decks
24%synergy
Phantom Nishoba
25%inclusion1.77K decks7.05K decks
24%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
25%inclusion1.74K decks7.05K decks
24%synergy
Old Stickfingers
24%inclusion1.72K decks7.05K decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion1.72K decks7.05K decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
24%inclusion1.69K decks7.05K decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion1.67K decks7.05K decks
16%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
23%inclusion1.66K decks7.05K decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion1.63K decks7.05K decks
11%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
23%inclusion1.61K decks7.05K decks
22%synergy
Vulpikeet
23%inclusion1.60K decks7.05K decks
22%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
22%inclusion1.56K decks7.05K decks
20%synergy
The Necrobloom
20%inclusion1.34K decks6.86K decks
14%synergy
Icetill Explorer
19%inclusion656 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Fauna Shaman
19%inclusion1.36K decks7.05K decks
16%synergy
Hermit Druid
19%inclusion1.34K decks7.05K decks
15%synergy
Six
19%inclusion1.27K decks6.86K decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.05K decks
13%synergy
Honest Rutstein
17%inclusion1.21K decks7.05K decks
13%synergy
Mindleecher
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.05K decks
16%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.05K decks
10%synergy
Reveillark
17%inclusion1.19K decks7.05K decks
14%synergy
Fertilid
16%inclusion1.14K decks7.05K decks
14%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
16%inclusion1.11K decks7.05K decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion1.06K decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Wood Elves
15%inclusion1.05K decks7.05K decks
11%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
14%inclusion1.01K decks6.98K decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1K decks7.05K decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
14%inclusion990 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Old Rutstein
14%inclusion981 decks7.05K decks
12%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion980 decks7.05K decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion978 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Essence Symbiote
13%inclusion908 decks7.05K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Mythos of Nethroi
34%inclusion2.38K decks7.05K decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion2.06K decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion1.87K decks7.05K decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion1.41K decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion1.22K decks7.05K decks
-20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.05K decks
-11%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion1.12K decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Grapple with the Past
14%inclusion967 decks7.05K decks
12%synergy
Abzan Charm
13%inclusion906 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion715 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion713 decks7.05K decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion657 decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion653 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Corpse Churn
8.6%inclusion604 decks7.05K decks
8%synergy
Harrow
7.6%inclusion538 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
7.2%inclusion511 decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion489 decks6.85K decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.9%inclusion484 decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.6%inclusion465 decks7.05K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion456 decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion430 decks6.86K decks
-1%synergy
Deathsprout
6.3%inclusion442 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.2%inclusion438 decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Midnight Tilling
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion380 decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.2%inclusion370 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
33%inclusion2.30K decks7.05K decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion1.98K decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion1.75K decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Life from the Loam
24%inclusion1.71K decks7.05K decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion1.61K decks7.05K decks
9%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion1.54K decks7.05K decks
9%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.05K decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.05K decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion1.32K decks7.05K decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.05K decks
-8%synergy
Mulch
13%inclusion944 decks7.05K decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion877 decks7.05K decks
-10%synergy
Duneblast
11%inclusion783 decks7.05K decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion754 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion741 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion736 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion623 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Jarad's Orders
7.8%inclusion548 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.2%inclusion507 decks7.05K decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion498 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Winding Way
6.8%inclusion480 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion461 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion448 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.2%inclusion436 decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.9%inclusion416 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.8%inclusion412 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
5.7%inclusion389 decks6.77K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
27%inclusion1.93K decks7.05K decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion1.44K decks7.05K decks
10%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
17%inclusion1.18K decks7.05K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
14%inclusion952 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Hedge Shredder
13%inclusion777 decks6.16K decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
12%inclusion828 decks7.05K decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion797 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion742 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.2%inclusion506 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.6%inclusion466 decks7.05K decks
-9%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.4%inclusion452 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
6.2%inclusion438 decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.5%inclusion385 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion2.06K decks6.83K decks
18%synergy
Death's Oasis
25%inclusion1.78K decks7.05K decks
23%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
19%inclusion1.31K decks7.05K decks
15%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
18%inclusion1.25K decks7.05K decks
15%synergy
Greater Good
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.05K decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion979 decks7.05K decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion845 decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion834 decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Crawling Infestation
9.2%inclusion652 decks7.05K decks
8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
8.7%inclusion616 decks7.05K decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.9%inclusion559 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
7.8%inclusion551 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.0%inclusion492 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.6%inclusion462 decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.3%inclusion372 decks7.05K decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
18%inclusion1.27K decks7.05K decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion2.09K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion1.33K decks7.05K decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion1.32K decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion1.28K decks7.05K decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion1.16K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion1.09K decks7.05K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion747 decks7.05K decks
-7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion724 decks6.85K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion716 decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
High Market
7.6%inclusion537 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion508 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.3%inclusion444 decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Grim Backwoods
5.5%inclusion387 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Gavony Township
5.1%inclusion358 decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion5.10K decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion4.18K decks7.05K decks
-7%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion775 decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Indatha Crystal
10%inclusion701 decks7.05K decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.3%inclusion654 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion608 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.1%inclusion572 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.8%inclusion548 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion504 decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion455 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
5.9%inclusion414 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion383 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion6.77K decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion6.73K decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion6.62K decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion6.21K decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
51%inclusion3.60K decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3.50K decks7.05K decks
-5%synergy
Indatha Triome
50%inclusion3.49K decks7.05K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion3.19K decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion3.12K decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
44%inclusion3.08K decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion2.96K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion2.59K decks7.05K decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion2.53K decks7.05K decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion2.37K decks7.05K decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion2.33K decks7.05K decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion2.20K decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion2.16K decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion2.13K decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion2.12K decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion2.11K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2.07K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Lush Portico
27%inclusion1.89K decks7.05K decks
7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
26%inclusion1.81K decks7.05K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion1.79K decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
25%inclusion1.76K decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion1.70K decks7.05K decks
8%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
22%inclusion1.48K decks6.81K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion1.42K decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion1.42K decks7.05K decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
20%inclusion1.41K decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.05K decks
5%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion1.33K decks7.05K decks
-9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.05K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.05K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.05K decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion1K decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion977 decks7.05K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion969 decks7.05K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion956 decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion940 decks7.05K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion939 decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
13%inclusion892 decks7.05K decks
-6%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion799 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion797 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion771 decks7.05K decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion754 decks7.05K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Verge
10%inclusion717 decks7.05K decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion699 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
10%inclusion695 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion670 decks7.05K decks
-2%synergy