Nethroi, Apex of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Mutate

Alternate Names:

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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Grave Researcher
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dina's Guidance
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
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Gemrazer
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
64%synergy
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62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Dirge Bat
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Buried Alive
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Fiend Artisan
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
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Eternal Witness
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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-2%synergy
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Cubwarden
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
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37%synergy
Old Stickfingers
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Chittering Harvester
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35%synergy
Icetill Explorer
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26%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
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34%synergy
Skull Prophet
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28%synergy
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32%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
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32%synergy
Vulpikeet
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
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27%synergy
Nyx Weaver
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24%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
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17%synergy
Blood Artist
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21%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
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24%synergy
World Shaper
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20%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
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25%synergy
Six
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13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
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14%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
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25%synergy
Phantom Nishoba
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Fauna Shaman
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Underrealm Lich
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hermit Druid
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
The Necrobloom
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mindleecher
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Protean Hulk
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Reveillark
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14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Kaheera, the Orphanguard
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Essence Symbiote
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
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Grisly Salvage
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Entomb
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29%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
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1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-15%synergy
Harrow
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
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11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Grapple with the Past
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
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1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Tilling
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6%synergy
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6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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1%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-4%synergy
Reanimate
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20%synergy
Cultivate
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-14%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-2%synergy
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-7%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Life from the Loam
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9%synergy
Culling Ritual
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
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9%synergy
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14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
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12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Mulch
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Commune with the Gods
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Final Parting
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
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3%synergy
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Conduit of Worlds
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13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
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Death's Oasis
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Crawling Infestation
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
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Sol Ring
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Indatha Crystal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Indatha Triome
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Lush Portico
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Wood
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy