Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Expensive Mill

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Biollante, Plant Beast FormBiollante, Plant Beast Form

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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Jennifer Walters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stitcher's Supplier
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Eternal Witness
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Hermit Druid
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Buried Alive
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Six
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Life from the Loam
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Grisly Salvage
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Nyx Weaver
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Icetill Explorer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
World Shaper
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Karmic Guide
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Skull Prophet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Gemrazer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Fiend Artisan
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
The Necrobloom
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Underrealm Lich
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Grave Researcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Protean Hulk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fauna Shaman
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dirge Bat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reveillark
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Old Stickfingers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Honest Rutstein
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Necropanther
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Entomb
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Dina's Guidance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Abrupt Decay
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Blessed Respite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Grapple with the Past
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Churn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mulch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Incarnation Technique
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Winding Way
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Rites
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Quag Feast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Witherbloom Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dryad's Revival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Squirming Emergence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Pursuit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Shredder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Birthing Pod
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
The Great Henge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Out of the Tombs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Death's Oasis
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tortured Existence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Crawling Infestation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Food Chain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Crop Sigil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dryad Arbor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Kishla Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Underground Mortuary
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Lush Portico
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Plains
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Indatha Triome
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Canopy Vista
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Turbulent Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Fen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy