Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
Grave Researcher
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Joined Researchers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Gemrazer
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Eternal Witness
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Hermit Druid
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Icetill Explorer
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Necropanther
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Skull Prophet
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Fiend Artisan
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Six
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Dirge Bat
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Fauna Shaman
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
22%synergy
The Necrobloom
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Phantom Nishoba
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
13%synergy
World Shaper
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Cubwarden
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Carrion Feeder
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Old Stickfingers
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Underrealm Lich
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Vulpikeet
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Protean Hulk
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Nyx Weaver
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Reveillark
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Beast Whisperer
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Chittering Harvester
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Entomb
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Grisly Salvage
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Abzan Charm
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Tear Asunder
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Life from the Loam
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Jarad's Orders
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Germination Practicum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Mulch
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Dryad's Revival
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Commune with the Gods
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Shredder
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Birthing Pod
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Death's Oasis
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Out of the Tombs
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Shifting Woodland
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Dryad Arbor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
High Market
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Indatha Crystal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Bayou
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
75%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Temple Garden
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Indatha Triome
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Lush Portico
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Underground Mortuary
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-27%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy