Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Pollywog Symbiote
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Gemrazer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Dirge Bat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Chittering Harvester
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Mindleecher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vashta Nerada
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hauntwoods Shrieker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Joiner Adept
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fiend Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Watchful Radstag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Beast Whisperer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Shared Summons
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slip Out the Back
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Voidslime
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sorceries
Skyshroud Claim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Jarad's Orders
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glimpse the Core
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lurking Predators
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Birthing Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Burgeoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Asceticism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Lifeforce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shifting Woodland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Tropical Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Bayou
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Woodland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy