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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Sawtusk Demolisher
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Gemrazer
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Dirge Bat
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
76%synergy
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Pollywog Symbiote
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Chittering Harvester
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Archipelagore
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Parcelbeast
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Beast Whisperer
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Trumpeting Gnarr
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Essence Symbiote
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Trygon Predator
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Blight Mamba
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Venomthrope
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Predator Ooze
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Constable
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Slippery Bogle
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mindleecher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Flensermite
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Vashta Nerada
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shriekmaw
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mysterious Egg
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Barbed Servitor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Troll Ascetic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Dryad
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Glistener Elf
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Rats
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Reclamation Sage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Specter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fertilid
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gladecover Scout
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rot Wolf
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Frog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thrummingbird
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Krosan Grip
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Charm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Identity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Ram Through
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Opt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Invigorate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Voidslime
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Strength of Will
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Truths
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Find // Finality
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Migration Path
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Tempest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Villainous Wealth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Extinction Event
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dredge the Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Exponential Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Animist's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jarad's Orders
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dig Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planewide Celebration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Disentomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Shard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Manascape Refractor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
The Great Henge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Vesuvan Duplimancy
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Season of Growth
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Aqueous Form
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Phyresis
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Endless Sands
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Opulent Palace
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Blighted Woodland
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy