Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Expensive Mill

Alternate Names:

Biollante, Plant Beast FormBiollante, Plant Beast Form

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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Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grave Researcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Fen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stitcher's Supplier
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Eternal Witness
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Hermit Druid
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Buried Alive
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Six
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Life from the Loam
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Grisly Salvage
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Nyx Weaver
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Icetill Explorer
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
World Shaper
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Elves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Karmic Guide
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Skull Prophet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
The Necrobloom
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Gemrazer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Underrealm Lich
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Fiend Artisan
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Dirge Bat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Protean Hulk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Old Stickfingers
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Fauna Shaman
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Necropanther
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Reveillark
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Honest Rutstein
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reclamation Sage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Entomb
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dina's Guidance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Grapple with the Past
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Churn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blessed Respite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mulch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Incarnation Technique
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Winding Way
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Rites
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Witherbloom Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Dryad's Revival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Pursuit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Squirming Emergence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Birthing Pod
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
The Great Henge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Greater Good
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Death's Oasis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Out of the Tombs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Tortured Existence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Crawling Infestation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Food Chain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Crop Sigil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dryad Arbor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Savannah
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Temple Garden
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Underground Mortuary
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Lush Portico
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Plains
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy