Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Mutate

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gemrazer
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Necropanther
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Buried Alive
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Dirge Bat
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Fiend Artisan
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cubwarden
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Chittering Harvester
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Icetill Explorer
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Skull Prophet
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Vulpikeet
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Old Stickfingers
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Nyx Weaver
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
World Shaper
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Fauna Shaman
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Six
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Nishoba
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Reclamation Sage
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Hermit Druid
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
12%synergy
The Necrobloom
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Underrealm Lich
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Mindleecher
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Karmic Guide
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Protean Hulk
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Reveillark
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Kaheera, the Orphanguard
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Vile Entomber
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Grisly Salvage
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Tilling
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Abzan Charm
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Grapple with the Past
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Dina's Guidance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Life from the Loam
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Culling Ritual
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Jarad's Orders
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mulch
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Duneblast
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Commune with the Gods
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Final Parting
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Shredder
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Death's Oasis
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Crawling Infestation
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Out of the Tombs
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Doubling Season
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Indatha Crystal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
-0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Lush Portico
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Wood
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy