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

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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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Glowstone Recluse
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98%synergy
Chittering Harvester
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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
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
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89%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
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89%synergy
Parcelbeast
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89%synergy
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91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
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Sea-Dasher Octopus
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Three Visits
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
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88%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
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88%synergy
Mindleecher
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
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80%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
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Archipelagore
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Beast Whisperer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Venomthrope
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Slippery Bogle
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Essence Symbiote
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44%synergy
Troll Ascetic
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Vashta Nerada
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Constable
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Trygon Predator
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Barbed Servitor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Strix
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Predator Ooze
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Blight Mamba
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Reclamation Sage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Gladecover Scout
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Bane of Progress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wood Elves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Frog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Agent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Icetill Explorer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Plague Stinger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Infesting Radroach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Daring Fiendbonder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Stubborn Denial
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Krosan Grip
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Slip Out the Back
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Putrefy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Entish Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Perplex
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Strength of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
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2%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Negate
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-8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
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8%synergy
Confounding Riddle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-4%synergy
Defend the Rider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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8%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Undermine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Withering Boon
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9%synergy
Reality Shift
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4%synergy
Fate Transfer
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9%synergy
Aetherize
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6%synergy
Bane's Contingency
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9%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Berserk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Filter Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
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9%synergy
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Nature's Lore
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Jarad's Orders
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Exponential Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Find // Finality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ritual of Soot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Majesty
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Sultai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Tempest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Migration Path
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
The Everflowing Well
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bone Sabres
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Cache
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Asceticism
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Mark of Sakiko
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Primal Empathy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Bear Umbra
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Journey to Eternity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Good
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
One with Nature
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Endless Sands
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Zagoth Triome
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Underground Mortuary
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Deathcap Glade
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Opulent Palace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy