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Nethroi, Apex of Death
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Nethroi, Apex of Death

{2}{W}{B}{G}

Legendary Creature — Cat Nightmare Beast

Mutate {4}{G/W}{B}{B} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.)

Deathtouch, lifelink

Whenever this creature mutates, return any number of target creature cards with total power 10 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.

5 / 5

LifelinkMutateDeathtouch
Set
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Promos (PIKO #197s)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
5
Released
2020-04-24
Artist
Slawomir Maniak
EDHREC rank
#5,503
Colour identity
{B}{G}{W}
Finishes
Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.50
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Recursion

Combos 32

Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Viscera Seer
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Altar of Dementia
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Ashnod's Altar
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Carrion Feeder
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Bartolomé del Presidio
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Woe Strider
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Disruptor of Currents
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Sparkcaster
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Nurturing Pixie
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Zephyr Sentinel
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Ambrosia Whiteheart
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Thermopod
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite Blood tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Dream Stalker
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Matterbending Mage
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Eternal Witness+Mitotic Slime+Nethroi, Apex of Death+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Mirkwood Nurturer
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Quickling
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Stickytongue Sentinel
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Stonecloaker
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Cavern Harpy
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Whitemane Lion
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Kor Skyfisher
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Shrieking Drake
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Venser, Shaper Savant
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Acererak the Archlich
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Ancestral Statue
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nethroi, Apex of Death+Phyrexian Altar+Mitotic Slime+Hoverguard Sweepers
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite recursion of some creature cards in your graveyardInfinite storm countReturn any number of creatures to their owners' hands
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 32 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Gemrazer 52 %+50.7 %
  2. Necropanther 48 %+46.8 %
  3. Boneyard Lurker 48 %+46.6 %
  4. Migratory Greathorn 47 %+45.4 %
  5. Buried Alive 52 %+42.8 %
  6. Stitcher's Supplier 48 %+42.8 %
  7. Golgari Grave-Troll 40 %+37.4 %
  8. Dirge Bat 38 %+36.4 %
  9. Satyr Wayfinder 40 %+35.3 %
  10. Skull Prophet 40 %+34.3 %
  11. Scourge of the Skyclaves 35 %+33.7 %
  12. Grisly Salvage 40 %+33.3 %
  13. Auspicious Starrix 34 %+32.6 %
  14. Luminous Broodmoth 36 %+31.8 %
  15. Insatiable Hemophage 32 %+30.9 %
  16. Cubwarden 31 %+30.2 %
  17. Mythos of Nethroi 33 %+28.4 %
  18. Chittering Harvester 29 %+27.9 %
  19. Sakura-Tribe Elder 47 %+27.7 %
  20. Fiend Artisan 31 %+27.6 %
  21. Eternal Witness 45 %+27.4 %
  22. Polukranos, Unchained 27 %+26.1 %
  23. Aftermath Analyst 37 %+26.0 %
  24. Eerie Ultimatum 47 %+25.7 %
  25. Glowstone Recluse 26 %+24.7 %
  26. Nyx Weaver 32 %+24.7 %
  27. Sawtusk Demolisher 25 %+24.3 %
  28. Phantom Nishoba 25 %+24.0 %
  29. Huntmaster Liger 24 %+23.5 %
  30. Syr Konrad, the Grim 28 %+23.3 %
  31. Viscera Seer 33 %+23.2 %
  32. Death's Oasis 25 %+23.0 %
  33. Altar of Dementia 27 %+22.8 %
  34. Cavern Whisperer 23 %+22.7 %
  35. Vulpikeet 23 %+22.2 %
  36. Reclamation Sage 26 %+21.2 %
  37. Underrealm Lich 25 %+20.8 %
  38. Old Stickfingers 23 %+20.6 %
  39. Karmic Guide 25 %+20.6 %
  40. Ravenous Chupacabra 23 %+20.1 %
  41. Ripples of Undeath 33 %+19.9 %
  42. World Shaper 26 %+19.6 %
  43. Stinkweed Imp 21 %+19.2 %
  44. Living Death 22 %+18.6 %
  45. Entomb 27 %+18.6 %
  46. Blood Artist 26 %+18.3 %
  47. Mindleecher 18 %+16.9 %
  48. Hermit Druid 21 %+16.8 %
  49. Faeburrow Elder 31 %+16.4 %
  50. Deadbridge Chant 19 %+16.0 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Forest 96 %-0.4 %
  2. Swamp 96 %+0.8 %
  3. Plains 94 %-1.6 %
  4. Command Tower 88 %-2.8 %
  5. Sol Ring 72 %-6.5 %
  6. Arcane Signet 59 %-7.1 %
  7. Gemrazer 52 %+50.7 %
  8. Buried Alive 52 %+42.8 %
  9. Sandsteppe Citadel 51 %-2.0 %
  10. Exotic Orchard 51 %-5.0 %
  11. Indatha Triome 50 %+10.0 %
  12. Swords to Plowshares 49 %-14.7 %
  13. Necropanther 48 %+46.8 %
  14. Stitcher's Supplier 48 %+42.8 %
  15. Boneyard Lurker 48 %+46.6 %
  16. Eerie Ultimatum 47 %+25.7 %
  17. Sakura-Tribe Elder 47 %+27.7 %
  18. Migratory Greathorn 47 %+45.4 %
  19. Overgrown Tomb 46 %-1.7 %
  20. Godless Shrine 45 %-1.3 %
  21. Eternal Witness 45 %+27.4 %
  22. Temple Garden 45 %-2.9 %
  23. Woodland Cemetery 44 %-3.8 %
  24. Cultivate 41 %+1.1 %
  25. Satyr Wayfinder 40 %+35.3 %
  26. Golgari Grave-Troll 40 %+37.4 %
  27. Grisly Salvage 40 %+33.3 %
  28. Skull Prophet 40 %+34.3 %
  29. Isolated Chapel 38 %-7.4 %
  30. Dirge Bat 38 %+36.4 %
  31. Aftermath Analyst 37 %+26.0 %
  32. Luminous Broodmoth 36 %+31.8 %
  33. Canopy Vista 36 %-8.9 %
  34. Path to Exile 36 %-10.8 %
  35. Birds of Paradise 36 %+1.6 %
  36. Sunpetal Grove 35 %-9.1 %
  37. Scourge of the Skyclaves 35 %+33.7 %
  38. Llanowar Wastes 34 %+4.8 %
  39. Auspicious Starrix 34 %+32.6 %
  40. Mythos of Nethroi 33 %+28.4 %
  41. Farseek 33 %-10.7 %
  42. Ripples of Undeath 33 %+19.9 %
  43. Viscera Seer 33 %+23.2 %
  44. Insatiable Hemophage 32 %+30.9 %
  45. Nyx Weaver 32 %+24.7 %
  46. Caves of Koilos 32 %+3.0 %
  47. Cubwarden 31 %+30.2 %
  48. Fiend Artisan 31 %+27.6 %
  49. Faeburrow Elder 31 %+16.4 %
  50. Windswept Heath 31 %-5.3 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2020-04-17

    If the power of the target creature cards change while in your graveyard, most likely because one has a characteristic-defining ability that defines a * in its power, the total power of the creatures may become greater than 10. If this happens, the entire selection of targets is illegal and nothing is returned to the battlefield.

  • 2020-04-17

    Nethroi's triggered ability can return any combination of creatures whose powers total 10 or less. For example, it could target ten 1/1 creature cards, two 5/5 creature cards, and so on. Regardless of what other creature cards you choose as targets, you can also choose any number of creature cards with power 0 as targets.

  • 2020-04-17

    Use the power of the creature cards as they exist in your graveyard to determine whether they can be the targets of Nethroi's triggered ability. For example, a 0/0 creature card that will enter the battlefield as a copy of a 15/15 creature can be returned, as can five 0/0 creature cards that will each enter the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters on them.

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