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

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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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Scryfall
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Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Pollywog Symbiote
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Gemrazer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Dirge Bat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Beast Whisperer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Baleful Strix
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Mindleecher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Chittering Harvester
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Cephalid Constable
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Parcelbeast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Evolution Witness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Basking Broodscale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Copycrook
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Plague Stinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fiend Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flensermite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Watchful Radstag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Slip Out the Back
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sultai Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Exponential Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Find // Finality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Planewide Celebration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Birthing Ritual
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lurking Predators
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Season of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Journey to Eternity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Asceticism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Bayou
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy