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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Flensermite
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
100%synergy
Plague Myr
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Glistener Elf
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Blight Mamba
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Plague Stinger
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Ichor Rats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Library
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Necropede
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Whispering Specter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Rot Wolf
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Blighted Agent
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Vector Asp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gemrazer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Arbor Elf
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mindleecher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Chittering Harvester
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cephalid Constable
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Evolution Sage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Contagious Nim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%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
Bloated Contaminator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Boreal Druid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Viral Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Observer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dirge Bat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Invigorate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Become Immense
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ram Through
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Simic Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Berserk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Embiggen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Consign to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Overprotect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dive Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heartless Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mirran Mettle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Eagle Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Therapy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tracker's Instincts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Threats Undetected
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%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
Painful Truths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-31%synergy
Geth's Summons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Regrowth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planewide Celebration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Phytoburst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drown in Ichor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%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
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Inexorable Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Doom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Season of Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Song of the Dryads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dream Halls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pernicious Deed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Asceticism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dress Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%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
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%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
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Simic Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%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
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Island
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
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
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Darkslick Shores
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Seedcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Mirrex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy