Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Budget

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
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Textbook Tabulator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Flourish
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Paradox Gardens
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
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Auspicious Starrix
93%inclusion319 decks343 decks
91%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
94%inclusion321 decks343 decks
91%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
93%inclusion320 decks343 decks
91%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
92%inclusion316 decks343 decks
90%synergy
Chittering Harvester
92%inclusion316 decks343 decks
90%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
92%inclusion317 decks343 decks
90%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
92%inclusion315 decks343 decks
90%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
91%inclusion313 decks343 decks
89%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
89%inclusion304 decks343 decks
87%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
88%inclusion302 decks343 decks
86%synergy
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Dirge Bat
86%inclusion295 decks343 decks
84%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
85%inclusion292 decks343 decks
83%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
85%inclusion291 decks343 decks
83%synergy
Gemrazer
84%inclusion289 decks343 decks
80%synergy
Archipelagore
84%inclusion289 decks343 decks
83%synergy
Mindleecher
83%inclusion285 decks343 decks
81%synergy
Parcelbeast
83%inclusion285 decks343 decks
81%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
80%inclusion275 decks343 decks
77%synergy
Essence Symbiote
79%inclusion270 decks343 decks
78%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
77%inclusion263 decks343 decks
74%synergy
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Sawtusk Demolisher
76%inclusion260 decks343 decks
73%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
72%inclusion247 decks343 decks
65%synergy
Mysterious Egg
56%inclusion193 decks343 decks
56%synergy
Trygon Predator
55%inclusion190 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Zagoth Mamba
54%inclusion185 decks343 decks
53%synergy
Predator Ooze
54%inclusion184 decks343 decks
52%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
51%inclusion175 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
50%inclusion173 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
47%inclusion161 decks343 decks
46%synergy
Slippery Bogle
43%inclusion146 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Gladecover Scout
39%inclusion133 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
38%inclusion131 decks343 decks
35%synergy
Troll Ascetic
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Beast Whisperer
32%inclusion109 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Honest Rutstein
30%inclusion103 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Venomthrope
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Shriekmaw
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Barbed Servitor
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Dryad
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Myr
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Spawnwrithe
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Blight Mamba
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Mulldrifter
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Vorapede
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Frogantua
12%inclusion39 decks332 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Druid
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Thrun, Breaker of Silence
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Vashta Nerada
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Scute Swarm
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
River Boa
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Hungering Hydra
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Nightveil Predator
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Nightshade Dryad
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Plague Stinger
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Witchstalker
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Putrefy
55%inclusion189 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion157 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Growth Spiral
45%inclusion154 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion141 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Charm
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Krosan Grip
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion88 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Deathsprout
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Decisive Denial
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-27%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Eureka Moment
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Grisly Salvage
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Harrow
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Murder
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion16 decks318 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
59%inclusion202 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
56%inclusion191 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion151 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Find // Finality
39%inclusion134 decks343 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Tempest
38%inclusion130 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Migration Path
38%inclusion129 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Gaze of Granite
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion99 decks343 decks
-17%synergy
Dredge the Mire
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Villainous Wealth
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Profane Command
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Casualties of War
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Jarad's Orders
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Lead the Stampede
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Animist's Awakening
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-23%synergy
Dig Up
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
48%inclusion165 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Manascape Refractor
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
59%inclusion202 decks343 decks
57%synergy
Primal Empathy
38%inclusion130 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Predatory Impetus
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Titans' Nest
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion172 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Mortuary Mire
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
-15%synergy
Endless Sands
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion245 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion236 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion342 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion340 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion339 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion285 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
72%inclusion246 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion207 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
51%inclusion176 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion169 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion145 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Hollow
41%inclusion139 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
39%inclusion135 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Thornwood Falls
38%inclusion129 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Dismal Backwater
37%inclusion127 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion99 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
28%inclusion94 decks332 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
26%inclusion88 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion88 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
-26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Overflowing Basin
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Mire
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-19%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
-25%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
1%synergy