Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Mutate

Alternate Names:

Rodan, Titan of Winged FuryRodan, Titan of Winged Fury

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
Prismari Charm
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pursue the Past
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lore Drakkis
94%inclusion214 decks228 decks
93%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
93%inclusion211 decks228 decks
92%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
86%inclusion197 decks228 decks
86%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
83%inclusion189 decks228 decks
83%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
81%inclusion185 decks228 decks
81%synergy
Cubwarden
79%inclusion180 decks228 decks
79%synergy
Porcuparrot
79%inclusion179 decks228 decks
78%synergy
Vulpikeet
77%inclusion176 decks228 decks
77%synergy
Cloudpiercer
76%inclusion174 decks228 decks
76%synergy
Regal Leosaur
74%inclusion168 decks228 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
80%inclusion182 decks228 decks
64%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
70%inclusion160 decks228 decks
70%synergy
Snap
67%inclusion153 decks228 decks
60%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
65%inclusion149 decks228 decks
65%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
64%inclusion147 decks228 decks
56%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
64%inclusion147 decks228 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion147 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
See the Truth
62%inclusion142 decks228 decks
60%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion134 decks228 decks
46%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
53%inclusion121 decks228 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Vega, the Watcher
51%inclusion117 decks228 decks
48%synergy
Archipelagore
50%inclusion115 decks228 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion86 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
32%inclusion74 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Sprite Dragon
26%inclusion60 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Mysterious Egg
22%inclusion50 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Grinning Ignus
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
12%inclusion24 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Glitterfang
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Geist of Saint Traft
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Fleeting Effigy
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Brightling
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Darting Merfolk
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Mentor
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Hardened Academic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-14%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Prismari Command
47%inclusion108 decks228 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion103 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion97 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion88 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Faithful Mending
36%inclusion82 decks228 decks
34%synergy
Geistwave
36%inclusion81 decks228 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Run Away Together
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
32%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
25%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
23%inclusion53 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion47 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Chef's Kiss
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion40 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Curfew
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Vanish into Eternity
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Unsummon
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Opt
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Charm
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Fated Infatuation
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Inevitable Betrayal
41%inclusion93 decks228 decks
39%synergy
Ancestral Vision
40%inclusion92 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion90 decks228 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion76 decks228 decks
30%synergy
Time Wipe
30%inclusion68 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fate
29%inclusion66 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Quasiduplicate
27%inclusion61 decks228 decks
26%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
24%inclusion54 decks228 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion49 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
21%inclusion49 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Spoils
14%inclusion33 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Remember the Fallen
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Restore Balance
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Dismantling Wave
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Citywide Bust
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Mythos of Vadrok
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mockery
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Electroduplicate
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Heat Shimmer
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
-17%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Shard
35%inclusion80 decks228 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion65 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion19 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.0%inclusion16 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
43%inclusion98 decks228 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
42%inclusion96 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Frontline Heroism
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Burning Vengeance
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
18%inclusion42 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Removal
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Aligned Heart
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
5%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Wild Research
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Rediscover the Way
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
5%synergy
The Royal Scions
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion67 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
28%inclusion63 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion36 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
-13%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion189 decks228 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion178 decks228 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion99 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion87 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion84 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion79 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion72 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion68 decks228 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion58 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion58 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Bloom
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion223 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion219 decks228 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion216 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion210 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
61%inclusion138 decks228 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion133 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion121 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion111 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion95 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion93 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion92 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion91 decks228 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion89 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion89 decks228 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion87 decks228 decks
-17%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion81 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion80 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion78 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion75 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion73 decks228 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion73 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion73 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion70 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion64 decks228 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion59 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion56 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion52 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion52 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion49 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion48 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion43 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion40 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
-10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion38 decks228 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion34 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion27 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
-11%synergy