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

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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Dina's Guidance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Pensive Professor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Migratory Greathorn
98%inclusion121 decks124 decks
95%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
97%inclusion120 decks124 decks
94%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
95%inclusion118 decks124 decks
93%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
95%inclusion118 decks124 decks
93%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
92%inclusion114 decks124 decks
90%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
92%inclusion114 decks124 decks
90%synergy
Chittering Harvester
92%inclusion114 decks124 decks
90%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
90%inclusion112 decks124 decks
88%synergy
Gemrazer
91%inclusion113 decks124 decks
87%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
89%inclusion110 decks124 decks
87%synergy
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Sea-Dasher Octopus
87%inclusion108 decks124 decks
84%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
87%inclusion108 decks124 decks
85%synergy
Dirge Bat
85%inclusion106 decks124 decks
83%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
85%inclusion106 decks124 decks
84%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
84%inclusion104 decks124 decks
82%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
83%inclusion103 decks124 decks
81%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
83%inclusion103 decks124 decks
80%synergy
Mindleecher
81%inclusion100 decks124 decks
79%synergy
Parcelbeast
79%inclusion98 decks124 decks
77%synergy
Archipelagore
77%inclusion96 decks124 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Cold-Eyed Selkie
77%inclusion95 decks124 decks
70%synergy
Beast Whisperer
66%inclusion82 decks124 decks
60%synergy
Essence Symbiote
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
62%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Slippery Bogle
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Trygon Predator
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Predator Ooze
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Venomthrope
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Mysterious Egg
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Reclamation Sage
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Troll Ascetic
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Shriekmaw
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Dryad
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Mulldrifter
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Fertilid
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Gladecover Scout
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Spawnwrithe
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Constable
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Vashta Nerada
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Honest Rutstein
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Barbed Servitor
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Vorapede
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Blight Mamba
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Scute Swarm
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Wydwen, the Biting Gale
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Hungering Hydra
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Druid
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Thrun, Breaker of Silence
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Putrefy
54%inclusion67 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Krosan Grip
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-18%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Charm
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Double Major
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Harrow
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Fatal Fissure
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Tempest
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Find // Finality
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Migration Path
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Gaze of Granite
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Dredge the Mire
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Profane Command
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Villainous Wealth
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Animist's Awakening
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Explore
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Earthbending Lesson
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Rockalanche
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Manascape Refractor
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Shard
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
55%inclusion68 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Primal Empathy
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Asceticism
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Impetus
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Solid Ground
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion80 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Mortuary Mire
38%inclusion47 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Endless Sands
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Ba Sing Se
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion94 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion89 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion123 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion119 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
73%inclusion90 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
59%inclusion73 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Zagoth Triome
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Hollow
32%inclusion40 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
-16%synergy
Breeding Pool
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
-19%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
-19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-24%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
4%synergy