Head MTG designer explains why the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles don't mutate

The upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magic: the Gathering set isn't the first time that mutants have appeared in the game. The 2020 set Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths was all about massive monsters mutating into calamitous threats. Ikoria even introduced a mechanic called 'mutate' to the game, that represents these terrifying transformations. So, given that the Ninja Turtle set is all about mutants, you might be wondering why this mechanic hasn't returned? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS:MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles precon deck upgrade guideThe annoyingly good new MTG TMNT deck makes Lorwyn precons look punyWhy are the pizzas in Magic: The Gathering x TMNT so gross?

Feb 22, 2026 - 02:13
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Head MTG designer explains why the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles don't mutate
The upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magic: the Gathering set isn't the first time that mutants have appeared in the game. The 2020 set Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths was all about massive monsters mutating into calamitous threats. Ikoria even introduced a mechanic called 'mutate' to the game, that represents these terrifying transformations. So, given that the Ninja Turtle set is all about mutants, you might be wondering why this mechanic hasn't returned?

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RELATED LINKS:
MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles precon deck upgrade guide
The annoyingly good new MTG TMNT deck makes Lorwyn precons look puny
Why are the pizzas in Magic: The Gathering x TMNT so gross?

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