Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Gemrazer
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
88%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Chittering Harvester
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Dirge Bat
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Deadly Rollick
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Parcelbeast
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Mindleecher
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Archipelagore
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Essence Symbiote
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Venomthrope
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Slippery Bogle
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Beast Whisperer
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Predator Ooze
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Cephalid Constable
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Troll Ascetic
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mysterious Egg
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Blight Mamba
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Vashta Nerada
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Needle Specter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Fauna Shaman
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Rats
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Glistener Elf
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Barbed Servitor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Agent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flensermite
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Questing Beast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Necropede
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Volo, Guide to Monsters
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Collector Ouphe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Gladecover Scout
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Putrefy
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Berserk
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Double Major
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stifle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Strength of Will
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Winding Way
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Animist's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Natural Order
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
31%synergy
The Great Henge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Null Rod
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Portcullis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Library
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Asceticism
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Endless Sands
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Zagoth Triome
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy