Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Erode
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dina, Essence Brewer
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Polukranos, Unchained
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
48%synergy
Gemrazer
48%inclusion77 decks162 decks
46%synergy
Phantom Nishoba
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
44%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
44%inclusion71 decks162 decks
42%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
43%inclusion70 decks162 decks
42%synergy
Buried Alive
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
42%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
40%inclusion64 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Necropanther
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
43%inclusion70 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
-23%synergy
Grisly Salvage
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Fertilid
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Ghave, Guru of Spores
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Skull Prophet
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Dirge Bat
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Nyx Weaver
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
24%synergy
World Shaper
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Cubwarden
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Mindless Automaton
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Fiend Artisan
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Sweet-Gum Recluse
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Old Stickfingers
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
21%synergy
The Necrobloom
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Condor
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Underrealm Lich
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Slith
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Slurrk, All-Ingesting
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Botanical Brawler
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Worker
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Boss's Chauffeur
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Vulpikeet
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Winding Constrictor
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Overseer
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Hybrid
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Hermit Druid
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
-18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Abzan Charm
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Grapple with the Past
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-26%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Atomize
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Churn
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
-18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Life from the Loam
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Mulch
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Duneblast
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Jarad's Orders
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Winding Way
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Nostalgic Dreams
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Commune with the Gods
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Shredder
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Branching Evolution
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Death's Oasis
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Greater Good
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Out of the Tombs
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Crawling Infestation
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Gavony Township
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion111 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion97 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Indatha Crystal
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion158 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion157 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion155 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion143 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
54%inclusion87 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
49%inclusion79 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Indatha Triome
46%inclusion75 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion74 decks162 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion60 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
-3%synergy