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

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%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
Mindleecher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Chittering Harvester
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hauntwoods Shrieker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Joiner Adept
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%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
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%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
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Watchful Radstag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Slither Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Beast Whisperer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sultai Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Summoner's Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shared Summons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Profane Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Jarad's Orders
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Asceticism
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lurking Predators
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Birthing Ritual
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
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Journey to Eternity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Burgeoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Lifeforce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Shifting Woodland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%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
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sol Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Bayou
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Opulent Palace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Woodland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%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
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy