Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Expensive 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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98%synergy
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98%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
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98%synergy
Dirge Bat
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98%synergy
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96%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
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90%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
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90%synergy
Parcelbeast
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90%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
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89%synergy
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Sea-Dasher Octopus
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
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92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Three Visits
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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53%synergy
Mindleecher
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
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73%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
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Archipelagore
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Beast Whisperer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Essence Symbiote
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Slippery Bogle
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Trygon Predator
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44%synergy
Venomthrope
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47%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Vashta Nerada
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Predator Ooze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Constable
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
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10%synergy
Barbed Servitor
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33%synergy
Troll Ascetic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Blight Mamba
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bane of Progress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shriekmaw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mysterious Egg
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plague Stinger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Infesting Radroach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Daring Fiendbonder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alpha Deathclaw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Evolution Witness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Perplex
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Strength of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
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0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
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4%synergy
Sultai Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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7%synergy
Undermine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
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8%synergy
Reality Shift
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4%synergy
Entish Restoration
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4%synergy
Fate Transfer
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8%synergy
Aetherize
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6%synergy
Bane's Contingency
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8%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Berserk
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7%synergy
Filter Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Arachnogenesis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Avoid Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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Kodama's Reach
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Jarad's Orders
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Find // Finality
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Tempest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Migration Path
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ritual of Soot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bone Sabres
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Primal Empathy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Asceticism
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Exploration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mark of Sakiko
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Journey to Eternity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Greater Good
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
One with Nature
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Endless Sands
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Zagoth Triome
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Deathcap Glade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Twilight Mire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy