Illuna, Apex of Wishes (Commander) - Budget Core

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Illuna, Apex of Wishes
Rank #654
50decks
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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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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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23%synergy
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20%synergy
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16%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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-12%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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Khalni Garden
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16%synergy
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14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
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14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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1%synergy
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8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
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6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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-38%synergy
Sol Ring
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-49%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
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3%synergy
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11%synergy
Sky Diamond
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7%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
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33%synergy
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3%synergy
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-12%synergy
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19%synergy
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8%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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9%synergy
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26%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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-15%synergy
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7%synergy
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-11%synergy
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
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19%synergy
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-20%synergy
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2%synergy
Thriving Isle
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16%synergy
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-14%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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0%synergy
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-25%synergy
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10%synergy
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2%synergy
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12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
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3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
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7%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
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8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
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6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
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6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy