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

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flensermite
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Plague Myr
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Glistener Elf
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Blight Mamba
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Plague Stinger
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Sylvan Library
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Ichor Rats
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Tyvar's Stand
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Whispering Specter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Vector Asp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Rot Wolf
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Necropede
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Agent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Delighted Halfling
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Gemrazer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Mindleecher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Chittering Harvester
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cephalid Constable
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Collector Ouphe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voidwing Hybrid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Viral Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Observer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dirge Bat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tolarian Entrancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Invigorate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Veil of Summer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Abrupt Decay
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Become Immense
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Embiggen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Berserk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Simic Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Consign to Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Overprotect
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fatal Push
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Trickbind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirran Mettle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ram Through
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Defense
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Giant Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Titanic Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Daze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Infectious Bite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Foil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Therapy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Profane Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tracker's Instincts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Threats Undetected
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scale Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Phytoburst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Planewide Celebration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Drown in Ichor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtseize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Geth's Summons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Regrowth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Null Rod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Inexorable Tide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Season of Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pernicious Deed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Song of the Dryads
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirri's Guile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Colossal Majesty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dream Halls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Necrogen Communion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Simic Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Bloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
86%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
86%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Island
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Forest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-40%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Underground Mortuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-39%synergy
The Seedcore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirrex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Blooming Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy