Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander)

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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MTGStocks
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.4%inclusion12 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Fen
2.2%inclusion4 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Newt
1.7%inclusion2 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Dina's Guidance
1.7%inclusion2 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
1.7%inclusion2 decks118 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boneyard Lurker
94%inclusion3.23K decks3.44K decks
91%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
93%inclusion3.21K decks3.44K decks
91%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
91%inclusion3.12K decks3.44K decks
88%synergy
Chittering Harvester
88%inclusion3.04K decks3.44K decks
86%synergy
Gemrazer
90%inclusion3.10K decks3.44K decks
86%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
87%inclusion2.99K decks3.44K decks
85%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
87%inclusion2.99K decks3.44K decks
85%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
87%inclusion2.98K decks3.44K decks
85%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
87%inclusion2.98K decks3.44K decks
85%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
86%inclusion2.95K decks3.44K decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Sea-Dasher Octopus
85%inclusion2.92K decks3.44K decks
82%synergy
Dirge Bat
84%inclusion2.89K decks3.44K decks
82%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
83%inclusion2.85K decks3.44K decks
81%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
82%inclusion2.81K decks3.44K decks
80%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
82%inclusion2.80K decks3.44K decks
80%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
81%inclusion2.78K decks3.44K decks
78%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
80%inclusion2.74K decks3.44K decks
78%synergy
Mindleecher
78%inclusion2.68K decks3.44K decks
76%synergy
Parcelbeast
76%inclusion2.60K decks3.44K decks
74%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
74%inclusion2.55K decks3.44K decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion451 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion413 decks3.44K decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.2%inclusion316 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion314 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.8%inclusion268 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.3%inclusion181 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Archipelagore
71%inclusion2.44K decks3.44K decks
69%synergy
Essence Symbiote
61%inclusion2.09K decks3.44K decks
60%synergy
Beast Whisperer
61%inclusion2.09K decks3.44K decks
55%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
58%inclusion2K decks3.44K decks
56%synergy
Predator Ooze
51%inclusion1.77K decks3.44K decks
50%synergy
Trygon Predator
51%inclusion1.74K decks3.44K decks
45%synergy
Slippery Bogle
49%inclusion1.69K decks3.44K decks
48%synergy
Venomthrope
44%inclusion1.51K decks3.44K decks
41%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
40%inclusion1.38K decks3.44K decks
37%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
39%inclusion1.34K decks3.44K decks
37%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
37%inclusion1.29K decks3.44K decks
37%synergy
Mysterious Egg
36%inclusion1.25K decks3.44K decks
36%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
33%inclusion1.12K decks3.44K decks
26%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
31%inclusion1.07K decks3.44K decks
31%synergy
Troll Ascetic
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.44K decks
29%synergy
Silent Arbiter
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.44K decks
29%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
27%inclusion604 decks2.27K decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion864 decks3.44K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion846 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
23%inclusion796 decks3.44K decks
23%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
22%inclusion670 decks2.98K decks
21%synergy
Honest Rutstein
22%inclusion742 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Dryad
22%inclusion741 decks3.44K decks
21%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
20%inclusion702 decks3.44K decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion692 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Gladecover Scout
20%inclusion670 decks3.44K decks
19%synergy
Reclamation Sage
19%inclusion648 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Vashta Nerada
18%inclusion634 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Constable
17%inclusion599 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
17%inclusion591 decks3.44K decks
16%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
17%inclusion586 decks3.44K decks
15%synergy
Blight Mamba
16%inclusion554 decks3.44K decks
15%synergy
Shriekmaw
16%inclusion552 decks3.44K decks
12%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
15%inclusion532 decks3.44K decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
15%inclusion508 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Barbed Servitor
14%inclusion489 decks3.44K decks
14%synergy
Spawnwrithe
14%inclusion470 decks3.44K decks
13%synergy
Vorapede
13%inclusion449 decks3.44K decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion449 decks3.44K decks
-10%synergy
Hungering Hydra
12%inclusion401 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Fertilid
12%inclusion398 decks3.44K decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
10%inclusion337 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
10%inclusion163 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Myr
9.3%inclusion320 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.8%inclusion301 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
8.2%inclusion283 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
8.2%inclusion283 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Rampant Frogantua
8.1%inclusion269 decks3.32K decks
5%synergy
Zaxara, the Exemplary
7.7%inclusion264 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Thrun, Breaker of Silence
7.6%inclusion261 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
57%inclusion1.96K decks3.44K decks
30%synergy
Putrefy
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion1.64K decks3.44K decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion1.33K decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.44K decks
34%synergy
Slip Out the Back
28%inclusion952 decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion905 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion853 decks3.44K decks
22%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion848 decks3.44K decks
-12%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion834 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion774 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion691 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion485 decks3.44K decks
11%synergy
Double Major
14%inclusion474 decks3.44K decks
12%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion433 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion392 decks3.35K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion345 decks3.44K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.0%inclusion310 decks3.44K decks
-13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.6%inclusion294 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.3%inclusion251 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion240 decks3.44K decks
-5%synergy
Deathsprout
6.6%inclusion227 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
5.8%inclusion182 decks3.16K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion193 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.2%inclusion177 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
5.0%inclusion173 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
61%inclusion2.09K decks3.44K decks
38%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion1.88K decks3.44K decks
13%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion1.63K decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion1.56K decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
44%inclusion1.52K decks3.44K decks
42%synergy
Deadly Tempest
37%inclusion1.28K decks3.44K decks
35%synergy
Find // Finality
32%inclusion1.11K decks3.44K decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion1.01K decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
29%inclusion1.01K decks3.44K decks
27%synergy
Gaze of Granite
22%inclusion764 decks3.44K decks
21%synergy
Villainous Wealth
21%inclusion712 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion711 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Dredge the Mire
16%inclusion566 decks3.44K decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion509 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
15%inclusion505 decks3.44K decks
12%synergy
Profane Command
12%inclusion414 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion401 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion388 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Animist's Awakening
11%inclusion382 decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
7.0%inclusion241 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Jarad's Orders
6.9%inclusion236 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion234 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.3%inclusion216 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Casualties of War
5.6%inclusion191 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion181 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
43%inclusion1.47K decks3.44K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion1.46K decks3.44K decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion368 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Manascape Refractor
10%inclusion359 decks3.44K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion323 decks3.44K decks
-13%synergy
The Great Henge
8.5%inclusion292 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Bone Sabres
5.4%inclusion184 decks3.44K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
57%inclusion1.95K decks3.44K decks
54%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
44%inclusion1.52K decks3.44K decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.44K decks
28%synergy
Primal Empathy
24%inclusion838 decks3.44K decks
23%synergy
Asceticism
18%inclusion620 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.8%inclusion267 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion236 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.7%inclusion197 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.6%inclusion192 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.5%inclusion188 decks3.44K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.4%inclusion185 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
22%inclusion761 decks3.44K decks
20%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
15%inclusion503 decks3.44K decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.9%inclusion304 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion2.13K decks3.44K decks
44%synergy
Mortuary Mire
37%inclusion1.26K decks3.44K decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion949 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion773 decks3.44K decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion700 decks3.44K decks
-5%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
19%inclusion658 decks3.44K decks
19%synergy
Endless Sands
18%inclusion608 decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion477 decks3.44K decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion368 decks3.44K decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion362 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.4%inclusion289 decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.2%inclusion247 decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.5%inclusion189 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion184 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion2.93K decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion2.80K decks3.44K decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion617 decks3.44K decks
9%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
15%inclusion518 decks3.44K decks
14%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion483 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion440 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion406 decks3.44K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion339 decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.5%inclusion325 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.0%inclusion310 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.7%inclusion196 decks2.26K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion285 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
6.9%inclusion236 decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
6.3%inclusion215 decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion3.38K decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion3.37K decks3.44K decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion3.36K decks3.44K decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion3.22K decks3.44K decks
3%synergy
Opulent Palace
73%inclusion2.50K decks3.44K decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2.30K decks3.44K decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
58%inclusion2.01K decks3.44K decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
49%inclusion1.69K decks3.44K decks
17%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
44%inclusion1.52K decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion1.51K decks3.44K decks
27%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.44K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
40%inclusion1.37K decks3.44K decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion1.32K decks3.44K decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion1.25K decks3.44K decks
-10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.44K decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion1.15K decks3.44K decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion1.13K decks3.44K decks
-14%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion1.07K decks3.44K decks
-14%synergy
Jungle Hollow
28%inclusion970 decks3.44K decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion962 decks3.44K decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion959 decks3.44K decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion931 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion894 decks3.44K decks
-7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
26%inclusion877 decks3.44K decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion857 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion850 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
24%inclusion833 decks3.44K decks
22%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
23%inclusion797 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion667 decks3.44K decks
-15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion665 decks3.44K decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion656 decks3.44K decks
-16%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
19%inclusion630 decks3.32K decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion621 decks3.44K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion576 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion565 decks3.44K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion565 decks3.44K decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion557 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion531 decks3.44K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion530 decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion488 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion447 decks3.44K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion412 decks3.44K decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion392 decks3.35K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion385 decks3.44K decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion364 decks3.44K decks
-8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion327 decks3.44K decks
-9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.3%inclusion285 decks3.44K decks
-8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.4%inclusion254 decks3.44K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
7.4%inclusion254 decks3.44K decks
-3%synergy