Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Aggro

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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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Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Migratory Greathorn
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Gemrazer
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
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Dirge Bat
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Chittering Harvester
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Archipelagore
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Beast Whisperer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Parcelbeast
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Essence Symbiote
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Trygon Predator
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Predator Ooze
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Blight Mamba
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Venomthrope
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Slippery Bogle
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Mindleecher
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Constable
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Plague Stinger
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Flensermite
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Vashta Nerada
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Shriekmaw
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Glistener Elf
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mysterious Egg
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Barbed Servitor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Troll Ascetic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Whispering Specter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gladecover Scout
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Dryad
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Ichor Rats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rot Wolf
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Septic Rats
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Putrefy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Krosan Grip
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Stubborn Denial
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sultai Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Double Major
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Identity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Augury
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Infectious Bite
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Opt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Invigorate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Strength of Will
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Truths
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Find // Finality
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Migration Path
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Tempest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Extinction Event
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dredge the Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Animist's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jarad's Orders
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dig Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Disentomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lie in Wait
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Shard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Manascape Refractor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Mortuary Mire
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Endless Sands
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Opulent Palace
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy