Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Sea-Dasher Octopus
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
91%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
89%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
88%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
87%synergy
Dirge Bat
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
86%synergy
Gemrazer
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
86%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Chittering Harvester
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
82%synergy
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Sawtusk Demolisher
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
82%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Mindleecher
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Parcelbeast
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
64%synergy
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Fierce Guardianship
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
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Cold-Eyed Selkie
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Beast Whisperer
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Archipelagore
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Venomthrope
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Slippery Bogle
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Essence Symbiote
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Predator Ooze
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Trygon Predator
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Scute Swarm
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mysterious Egg
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Troll Ascetic
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Vashta Nerada
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Honest Rutstein
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Gladecover Scout
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Barbed Servitor
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Dryad
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Constable
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Spawnwrithe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Shriekmaw
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Thrun, Breaker of Silence
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Blight Mamba
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Agent
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Spark Double
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Indominus Rex, Alpha
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Will-o'-the-Wisp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Beast Within
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Putrefy
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Deathsprout
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
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Kodama's Reach
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Find // Finality
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Tempest
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dredge the Mire
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Shard
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Asceticism
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Primal Empathy
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Endless Sands
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Zagoth Triome
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Breeding Pool
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Opulent Palace
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy