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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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Lessons from Life
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Buzz Bots
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
New Generation's Technique
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Migratory Greathorn
64%inclusion228 decks356 decks
63%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
63%inclusion226 decks356 decks
62%synergy
Parcelbeast
62%inclusion219 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
61%inclusion218 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Gemrazer
61%inclusion216 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
60%inclusion214 decks356 decks
59%synergy
Lore Drakkis
60%inclusion214 decks356 decks
59%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
58%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
58%inclusion207 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
58%inclusion206 decks356 decks
57%synergy
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Cultivate
58%inclusion206 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion202 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Archipelagore
56%inclusion200 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Porcuparrot
55%inclusion195 decks356 decks
54%synergy
Growth Spiral
54%inclusion193 decks356 decks
29%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
54%inclusion192 decks356 decks
53%synergy
Essence Symbiote
53%inclusion188 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Cloudpiercer
53%inclusion187 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
49%inclusion176 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Mysterious Egg
47%inclusion167 decks356 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Souvenir Snatcher
44%inclusion156 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
41%inclusion145 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
34%inclusion120 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
31%inclusion111 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Slippery Bogle
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Gladecover Scout
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Titanoth Rex
23%inclusion81 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Troll Ascetic
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Crystalline Giant
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Paradise Druid
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Thrun, Breaker of Silence
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Venomthrope
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Myr
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Slinza, the Spiked Stampede
8.5%inclusion23 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
8.5%inclusion23 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Terastodon
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Predator Ooze
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Dundoolin Weaver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Beast Whisperer
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Keruga, the Macrosage
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Fertilid
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Negate
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
30%inclusion107 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Eureka Moment
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Planar Genesis
26%inclusion87 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Artifact Mutation
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion66 decks337 decks
18%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Command
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Keep Safe
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Defend the Rider
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Glimmerburst
11%inclusion32 decks291 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Ram Through
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Joint Exploration
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Wilt
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Will
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Temur Charm
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Vitality Charm
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Startle
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Blessed Respite
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Flip the Switch
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Double Major
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Into the Story
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Fire Prophecy
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Mythos of Illuna
42%inclusion149 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Explore
41%inclusion147 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion120 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Migration Path
33%inclusion117 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
32%inclusion115 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Urban Evolution
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spasm
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Hard Evidence
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Regrowth
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Emergent Sequence
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Fodder
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Chatterstorm
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Decimate
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Callous Dismissal
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Krenko's Command
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Call the Scions
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Chatter of the Squirrel
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Empty the Warrens
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Dream Cache
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Harmonize
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-26%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.7%inclusion26 decks337 decks
7%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Saproling Migration
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Edge of Autumn
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Satyr's Cunning
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Ignite Memories
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Audience with Trostani
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Into the Fae Court
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
17%inclusion59 decks356 decks
16%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Shard
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
30%inclusion107 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Primal Empathy
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
10%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
-11%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Frontline Heroism
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Song of Creation
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Khalni Garden
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Kher Keep
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Contested Cliffs
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-23%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
-39%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
-28%synergy
Ketria Crystal
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Temur Banner
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion354 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion352 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion351 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion268 decks356 decks
-16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
62%inclusion221 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion189 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion175 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
34%inclusion115 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
34%inclusion121 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion120 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion109 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion96 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Highlands
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion81 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Gruul Turf
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Sodden Verdure
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Rimewood Falls
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Highland Forest
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.0%inclusion17 decks337 decks
0%synergy