Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

John Sherwood
Mar 23, 2026
Does the Mutate Mechanic Deserve a Second Chance?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dina's Guidance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gemrazer
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Dirge Bat
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Sea-Dasher Octopus
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Chittering Harvester
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Mindleecher
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Essence Symbiote
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Parcelbeast
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Archipelagore
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Beast Whisperer
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Predator Ooze
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Trygon Predator
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Venomthrope
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Mysterious Egg
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Hungering Hydra
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Psychic Frog
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Slippery Bogle
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Badgermole
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Witness
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Dai Li Agents
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Vashta Nerada
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Managorger Hydra
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ruins Recluse
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
The Mimeoplasm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sarulf, Realm Eater
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Honest Rutstein
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Stuffy Doll
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fatal Fissure
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Krosan Grip
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Essence Capture
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Identity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Heartless Act
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Countersquall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Fate Transfer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Shared Summons
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Find // Finality
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Earth Rumble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Earthbending Lesson
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Shared Roots
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Rockalanche
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dredge the Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Body of Research
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cracked Earth Technique
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Animist's Awakening
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Explore
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Death Begets Life
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Extinction Event
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Oversimplify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Way
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Squirming Emergence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Seismic Sense
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Manascape Refractor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Primal Empathy
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Asceticism
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Solid Ground
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Branching Evolution
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Covenant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mark of Sakiko
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Hydra's Growth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Journey to Eternity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Growth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Equilibrium
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Honest Work
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Ba Sing Se
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Secret Tunnel
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Mortuary Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Drannith Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Zagoth Triome
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Blighted Woodland
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vernal Fen
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy