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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Gemrazer
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
88%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Dirge Bat
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
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Sea-Dasher Octopus
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Chittering Harvester
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Parcelbeast
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Essence Symbiote
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Mindleecher
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Archipelagore
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Beast Whisperer
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Predator Ooze
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Trygon Predator
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Venomthrope
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Mysterious Egg
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Hungering Hydra
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Frog
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Slippery Bogle
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Badgermole
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dai Li Agents
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fertilid
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Managorger Hydra
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ruins Recluse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vashta Nerada
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stuffy Doll
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Constable
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Honest Rutstein
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fatal Fissure
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Putrefy
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Essence Capture
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Identity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Double Major
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Heartless Act
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Countersquall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Fate Transfer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Find // Finality
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Earth Rumble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Tempest
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Earthbending Lesson
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shared Roots
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Rockalanche
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Gaze of Granite
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Cracked Earth Technique
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Dredge the Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Body of Research
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Animist's Awakening
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wealth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Death Begets Life
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Seismic Sense
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Extinction Event
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Dominance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Oversimplify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Way
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Squirming Emergence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Manascape Refractor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Primal Empathy
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Asceticism
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Solid Ground
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Growth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Puca's Covenant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Honest Work
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mark of Sakiko
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Siege
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Journey to Eternity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hydra's Growth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Equilibrium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Ba Sing Se
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Secret Tunnel
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Mortuary Mire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Drannith Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Glistening Sphere
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Opulent Palace
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Vernal Fen
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Blighted Woodland
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy