What happens when you clone a mutated creature?

Cloning a mutated creature copies all the existing mutations 721.2a A merged permanent has only the characteristics of its topmost component, unless otherwise specified by the effect that caused them to merge. This is a copiable effect whose timestamp is the time the objects merged.

Is a mutated creature still legendary?

If a Legendary creature is mutated and ends up being the bottom card of the mutation, while the top card is not legendary… Does it remain being a legend? No, it only has the supertypes of the top card. A mutated creature is simply the top card and that creature is given the abilities of a card(s) beneath it.

How does mutate work as a commander?

A mutating creature spell that resolves doesn’t enter the battlefield. It simply merges with the target creature. If the target creature is already a merged creature, the mutating creature spell can be put only on top or bottom. It can’t be put in the middle.

Does mutate count as aura?

They aren’t auras, or creatures you control, or even separate permanents attached to the top one. Mutate combines these cards so well that as long as they’re on the battlefield together, the rest of the Magic rules treat them like any other creature.

Does mutated creature have summoning sickness?

So, to quickly clarify: Creature cards in your mutated pile are just that in game terms: creature cards. And critically, it will not be summoning sick if the original target wasn’t — allowing you to add “hasty” power to your attack by mutating something big onto something small.

Can mutate be countered?

While it’s on the stack, a mutating creature spell is still a spell, so it can be countered. If it’s countered, it heads to the graveyard as you’d expect.

Does a mutated creature have summoning sickness?

Can you flash mutate?

Dirge Bat’s mutate cost is pretty steep, but having flash makes this card much more powerful both as a mutate spell and as a creature to mutate onto.