Biollante, Plant Beast Form (Commander) - Upgraded Aristocrats

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Nethroi, Apex of DeathNethroi, Apex of Death

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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Zulaport Cutthroat
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Blood Artist
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Eternal Witness
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Reclamation Sage
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Buried Alive
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Hermit Druid
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Skull Prophet
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Faeburrow Elder
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Fiend Artisan
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Six
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Wood Elves
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Icetill Explorer
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
World Shaper
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Reveillark
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Fauna Shaman
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Nyx Weaver
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Grim Haruspex
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Gemrazer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Necropanther
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Midnight Reaper
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
The Necrobloom
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Underrealm Lich
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Grave Researcher
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Knight
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Old Stickfingers
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Protean Hulk
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Karador, Ghost Chieftain
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Grisly Salvage
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Tilling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dina's Guidance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Cache Grab
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Grapple with the Past
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Life from the Loam
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mulch
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Primal Growth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Altar of Dementia
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Shredder
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Death's Oasis
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Awakening Zone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Out of the Tombs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fecundity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Crawling Infestation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grim Backwoods
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Indatha Triome
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Lush Portico
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Horizon Canopy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Mire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy