Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Toughness Matters

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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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88%synergy
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72%synergy
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61%synergy
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61%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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51%synergy
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41%synergy
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48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
34%synergy
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37%synergy
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32%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
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14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
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10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
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Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
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Demonic Tutor
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-6%synergy
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35%synergy
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40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
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Sylvan Caryatid
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
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Vine Trellis
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
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18%synergy
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Wingmantle Chaplain
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32%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
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Tree of Redemption
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Nyx Weaver
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Aftermath Analyst
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28%synergy
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Barrier of Bones
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28%synergy
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Stinkweed Imp
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26%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
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23%synergy
Eternal Witness
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7%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
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24%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
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25%synergy
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-7%synergy
Crystal Barricade
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15%synergy
Blight Pile
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Beast Whisperer
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
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20%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
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13%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
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17%synergy
Skull Prophet
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14%synergy
Fiend Artisan
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15%synergy
Dirge Bat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
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17%synergy
Old Rutstein
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17%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
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13%synergy
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9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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-23%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Tower Defense
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
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29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Abzan Charm
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Despark
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Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
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Beast Within
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wasteful Harvest
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Churn
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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2%synergy
Harrow
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
Mortify
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-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Life from the Loam
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
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20%synergy
Reunion of the House
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17%synergy
Mulch
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22%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
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11%synergy
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19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
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Farseek
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-25%synergy
Rampant Growth
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Risky Research
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16%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
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12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
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1%synergy
Dig Up
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
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12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
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7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Commune with the Gods
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
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-6%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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Perpetual Timepiece
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Meekstone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Abzan Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Pod
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
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Behind the Scenes
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Brave the Sands
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Rolling Stones
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Stoneskin
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Grave Venerations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Death's Oasis
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dredger's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Greed
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Pack
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Primal Rage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Proper Burial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Ritual
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
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Dakmor Salvage
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ba Sing Se
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Backwoods
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Indatha Triome
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Lush Portico
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Vernal Fen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Grove
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Scattered Groves
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-18%synergy