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

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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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Flensermite
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
100%synergy
Sylvan Library
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Plague Myr
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Blight Mamba
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Plague Stinger
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Glistener Elf
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Ichor Rats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Blighted Agent
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
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Vector Asp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Three Visits
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Necropede
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Rot Wolf
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Whispering Specter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gemrazer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Arbor Elf
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dirge Bat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cephalid Constable
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Archipelagore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Observer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mindleecher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Invigorate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Embiggen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Consign to Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overprotect
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Abrupt Decay
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Slip Out the Back
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Berserk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Revival
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Simic Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Mirran Mettle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Become Immense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Giant Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blossoming Defense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Titanic Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infectious Bite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Foil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Therapy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Exponential Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Find // Finality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scale Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planewide Celebration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geth's Summons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phytoburst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Ichor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Regrowth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bow of Nylea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Inexorable Tide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Necrodominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pernicious Deed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Song of the Dryads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Asceticism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dream Halls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Necrogen Communion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Golgari Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Island
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Darkslick Shores
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Seedcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirrex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy