Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Expensive Birthing Pod

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John Sherwood
Mar 23, 2026
John Sherwood
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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29%synergy
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17%synergy
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19%synergy
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20%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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18%synergy
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23%synergy
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7%synergy
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18%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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2%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
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-9%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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47%synergy
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37%synergy
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25%synergy
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21%synergy
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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55%synergy
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53%synergy
Shifting Woodland
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36%synergy
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25%synergy
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13%synergy
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38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
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-21%synergy
Wasteland
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10%synergy
Urza's Saga
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
Shambling Vent
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Mirrorpool
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6%synergy
Emergence Zone
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
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6%synergy
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-4%synergy
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Sol Ring
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9%synergy
Arcane Signet
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-35%synergy
Mana Crypt
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30%synergy
Lotus Petal
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10%synergy
Mox Diamond
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10%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
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4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
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-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
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5%synergy
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Windswept Heath
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64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
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3%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Bayou
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Savannah
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76%synergy
Swamp
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-13%synergy
Forest
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-15%synergy
Scrubland
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70%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Underground Mortuary
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Plains
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Indatha Triome
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Horizon Canopy
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Wood
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Blooming Marsh
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
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