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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.37

Legendary CreatureSpirit

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2078 Current Rank
#2299 Last Week
#2053 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kataki, War's Wage.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kataki, War's Wage decks.

Technodrome Technodrome
+2% Synergy $4.42
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+1% Synergy $2.35

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kataki, War's Wage's abilities and overall game plan.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+66% Synergy $1.04
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+63% Synergy $0.37
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+53% Synergy $3.20
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+51% Synergy $2.13
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+50% Synergy $0.26
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.09
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+48% Synergy $0.23
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.18
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+46% Synergy $2.81
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+44% Synergy $3.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kataki, War's Wage decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.30
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+42% Synergy $0.35
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+38% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+34% Synergy $5.86
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $11.19
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $7.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $32.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kataki, War's Wage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+42% Synergy $0.09
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+35% Synergy $0.42
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+34% Synergy $1.06
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+31% Synergy $0.32
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+30% Synergy $1.04
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+30% Synergy $3.05
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+26% Synergy $8.82
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+25% Synergy $10.59
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+25% Synergy $3.03
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+24% Synergy $0.37
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+23% Synergy $15.62
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+22% Synergy $0.95
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+22% Synergy $0.26
Cathodion Cathodion
+22% Synergy $0.10
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+22% Synergy $0.28
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+22% Synergy $3.40
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+21% Synergy $0.64
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+20% Synergy $0.59
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+20% Synergy $3.05
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+20% Synergy $0.09
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+19% Synergy $0.45
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+19% Synergy $0.59
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+19% Synergy $1.00
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+18% Synergy $1.41
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+18% Synergy $0.63
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $8.13
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+17% Synergy $0.36
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+16% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.46
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+15% Synergy $1.74
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.29
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.40
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+13% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $17.44
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $4.26
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.54
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.50
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+10% Synergy $21.01
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $1.09
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+8% Synergy $5.36
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.68
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+8% Synergy $4.64
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.96
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+6% Synergy $3.75
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $12.99
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.46
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $5.67
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $3.24
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+1% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $53.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kataki, War's Wage safe.

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+41% Synergy $1.39
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy $0.93
Brought Back Brought Back
+28% Synergy $2.16
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.90
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $8.52
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+16% Synergy $3.44
Get Lost Get Lost
+16% Synergy $5.33
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+16% Synergy $0.78
Silence Silence
+15% Synergy $7.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.37
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.39
Abolish Abolish
+9% Synergy $0.52
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $7.51
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $2.68
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.46
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.94
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.61
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $4.07
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.39
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.45
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $4.22
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $6.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $18.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kataki, War's Wage's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+28% Synergy $4.39
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+27% Synergy $0.54
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+23% Synergy $1.29
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+21% Synergy $0.71
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+20% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.58
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+14% Synergy $0.13
Recommission Recommission
+11% Synergy $0.29
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $1.93
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.55
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.69
Refurbish Refurbish
+6% Synergy $0.14
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+5% Synergy $0.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.02
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.72
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $2.09
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.34
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.09
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.09
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $10.09

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+42% Synergy $0.31
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+41% Synergy $0.11
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $38.22
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+24% Synergy $0.34
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+21% Synergy $21.00
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+21% Synergy $0.22
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+18% Synergy $5.77
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+18% Synergy $0.10
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+17% Synergy $1.84
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+15% Synergy $0.12
Lembas Lembas
+14% Synergy $1.74
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $2.72
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $1.30
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+12% Synergy $5.02
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+10% Synergy $2.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.28
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+9% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $6.36
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.59
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+8% Synergy $7.55
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+8% Synergy $0.36
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+7% Synergy $1.87
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+6% Synergy $14.98
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.35
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.26
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $8.88
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $7.71
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.61
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.31
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+1% Synergy $5.46
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $20.07
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $4.65
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-48% Synergy $4.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kataki, War's Wage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $4.79
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+30% Synergy $4.41
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+26% Synergy $0.92
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+21% Synergy $2.62
Crackdown Crackdown
+21% Synergy $9.38
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+18% Synergy $2.99
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+17% Synergy $0.57
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+16% Synergy $5.29
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $2.83
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+13% Synergy $0.77
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $25.63
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $12.50
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.43
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+9% Synergy $0.48
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+8% Synergy $0.47
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+8% Synergy $1.28
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $2.62
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.20
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+6% Synergy $0.07
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+6% Synergy $0.77
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.01
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $5.24
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.26
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $7.86
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+4% Synergy $0.62
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.41
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.26
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.59
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $12.52
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $1.21
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $8.72
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $2.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kataki, War's Wage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.49
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+13% Synergy $4.98
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+11% Synergy $1.80
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $3.21
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+5% Synergy $1.49
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.84
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $8.95
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.55
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $22.56
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $7.03
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.28
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $13.10
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.92
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.89
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $0.90
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $9.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.27
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.08
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.00
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.35
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $2.66
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $15.14
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $43.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+38% Synergy $0.30
Terrarion Terrarion
+31% Synergy $0.17
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+23% Synergy $2.08
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+15% Synergy $0.18
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $3.98
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+6% Synergy $0.18
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.01
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.86
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+3% Synergy $0.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-39% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-50% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kataki, War's Wage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.60
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.56

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