EDH Optimizer
Mutants Commander decks
Mutants shows up as a main archetype for 22 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Simic and green. Its most characteristic cards are Mona Lisa, Science Geek, Hardened Scales, Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11: not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear in these decks far above what is normal for the same colors.
Cards that define the archetype
Ranked by how much MORE they are played inside the archetype than in the rest of Commander. Generic staples (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet…) fall out for exactly that reason: they are played everywhere equally.
| Card | Commanders | Avg. inclusion | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Lisa, Science Geek | 6 | 64% | +65 pts |
| Hardened Scales | 7 | 59% | +61 pts |
| Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 | 5 | 71% | +54 pts |
| Evolution Witness | 5 | 59% | +51 pts |
| Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker | 4 | 55% | +44 pts |
| Mona Lisa, Ever Adaptable | 4 | 48% | +44 pts |
| Watchful Radstag | 4 | 48% | +44 pts |
| Michelangelo, Improviser | 4 | 53% | +44 pts |
| Groundchuck & Dirtbag | 4 | 57% | +44 pts |
| Leatherhead, Iron Gator | 4 | 56% | +44 pts |
| Michelangelo, Mutant BFF | 4 | 70% | +44 pts |
| Mutagen Man, Living Ooze | 4 | 62% | +43 pts |
| The Ooze | 4 | 57% | +43 pts |
| Inspiring Call | 5 | 54% | +43 pts |
| Donatello, the Brains | 3 | 55% | +33 pts |
| Baxter, Fly in the Ointment | 3 | 55% | +33 pts |
| Aberrant | 3 | 41% | +33 pts |
| Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior | 3 | 54% | +33 pts |
| Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma | 3 | 45% | +33 pts |
| Turtle Lair | 3 | 56% | +33 pts |
| Branching Evolution | 4 | 52% | +33 pts |
| Rampaging Yao Guai | 3 | 42% | +33 pts |
| Michelangelo, the Heart | 3 | 61% | +32 pts |
| Lessons from Life | 3 | 55% | +32 pts |
| Wave Goodbye | 3 | 53% | +32 pts |
| High Score | 3 | 52% | +31 pts |
| Level Up | 3 | 58% | +31 pts |
| Sodden Verdure | 3 | 46% | +31 pts |
| Path of Ancestry | 4 | 55% | +30 pts |
| The Earth Crystal | 3 | 54% | +26 pts |
Commanders for Mutants
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Blue · Green Best cards by color →
Green Best cards by color →
White · Blue · Black · Red · Green Best cards by color →
Blue · Black · Green Best cards by color →
Blue Best cards by color →
Paste your list and we tell you whether the deck actually does what it wants to do: curve, ramp, interaction and a 10,000-game simulation.
🛠️ Build a deck like this 📥 Analyze my deckFrequently asked questions
What is the best commander for a Mutants deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Jenova, Ancient Calamity, Heroes in a Half Shell, Mikey & Don, Party Planners. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 22 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Mutants is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Mutants deck?
The three most characteristic are Mona Lisa, Science Geek, Hardened Scales, Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11. They are not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear far more inside this archetype than in the rest of Commander — which is what actually makes them essential here.
What colors is Mutants played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Green, Green, White · Blue · Black · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Mutants deck cost?
It depends on the price cap PER CARD you set. Each commander page lists the best cards in three tiers (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.