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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.55

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

#1886 Current Rank
#2408 Last Week
#1922 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.

Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+15% Synergy $0.13
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+9% Synergy $0.45
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+3% Synergy $0.14
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+2% Synergy $1.78
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+2% Synergy $2.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+62% Synergy $0.75
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+60% Synergy $0.27
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+50% Synergy $2.08
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $5.48
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+46% Synergy $3.98
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+45% Synergy $0.29
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+45% Synergy $0.10
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+44% Synergy $0.13
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+44% Synergy $0.14
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+43% Synergy $3.04

Top Cards

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+41% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+35% Synergy $0.22
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+35% Synergy $0.61
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $6.02
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $1.84
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.74
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $13.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $36.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $49.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

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

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+40% Synergy $0.07
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+36% Synergy $0.18
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+32% Synergy $0.28
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+30% Synergy $1.92
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+28% Synergy $0.20
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+28% Synergy $5.86
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $2.96
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+27% Synergy $0.44
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy $10.32
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+24% Synergy $1.45
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+24% Synergy $4.83
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+23% Synergy $0.19
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+22% Synergy $0.67
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+22% Synergy $3.69
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+21% Synergy $0.55
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+21% Synergy $1.03
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+20% Synergy $0.51
Cathodion Cathodion
+20% Synergy $0.13
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+20% Synergy $0.06
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+19% Synergy $0.52
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+19% Synergy $0.34
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $4.67
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+18% Synergy $0.49
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+18% Synergy $0.22
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+18% Synergy $0.12
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+17% Synergy $1.01
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+16% Synergy $0.71
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+16% Synergy $1.60
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+16% Synergy $0.58
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.57
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+15% Synergy $0.36
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.27
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $3.39
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $0.45
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+12% Synergy $2.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.86
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+10% Synergy $0.30
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $16.56
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.63
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $6.96
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+8% Synergy $1.43
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+8% Synergy $16.49
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $9.60
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.22
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.71
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $4.78
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+5% Synergy $2.03
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $2.51
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+4% Synergy $0.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+39% Synergy $1.17
Brought Back Brought Back
+30% Synergy $0.89
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+26% Synergy $0.40
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $4.89
Get Lost Get Lost
+15% Synergy $5.08
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+15% Synergy $0.59
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+14% Synergy $1.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.38
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
+12% Synergy $7.00
Abolish Abolish
+11% Synergy $0.55
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.42
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.13
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $6.82
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $0.78
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.54
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.79
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.16
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.29
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.52
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $2.84
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.43
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $16.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.24

Sorceries

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

Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+25% Synergy $0.41
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+25% Synergy $1.98
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+20% Synergy $0.94
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.63
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+19% Synergy $0.46
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+19% Synergy $0.70
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.14
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+12% Synergy $1.37
Recommission Recommission
+9% Synergy $0.23
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.53
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+7% Synergy $0.19
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.53
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $4.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.66
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.09
Refurbish Refurbish
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+6% Synergy $0.21
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.79
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.14
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $1.25
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $1.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $5.74
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.28
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.21
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+41% Synergy $0.24
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $20.79
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+37% Synergy $0.19
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+20% Synergy $22.87
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+18% Synergy $0.23
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+18% Synergy $9.15
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+17% Synergy $0.15
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+16% Synergy $1.91
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+16% Synergy $0.11
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $1.14
Lembas Lembas
+12% Synergy $0.95
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+12% Synergy $1.59
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+11% Synergy $6.73
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+10% Synergy $0.61
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+9% Synergy $5.31
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.63
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+9% Synergy $0.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+8% Synergy $1.71
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $4.54
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+6% Synergy $8.44
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.12
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+6% Synergy $0.28
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.21
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $1.52
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.84
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $3.10
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-46% Synergy $3.07

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+32% Synergy $3.61
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $3.09
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+28% Synergy $0.81
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.07
Crackdown Crackdown
+21% Synergy $10.66
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+19% Synergy $1.51
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+19% Synergy $0.48
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+18% Synergy $3.08
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+17% Synergy $4.59
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+14% Synergy $0.49
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $2.44
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $1.54
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.60
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $20.65
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.34
Solemnity Solemnity
+10% Synergy $7.47
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+8% Synergy $3.31
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+8% Synergy $0.08
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+7% Synergy $0.54
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.54
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+7% Synergy $1.13
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+7% Synergy $0.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.24
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $5.61
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+6% Synergy $0.11
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+6% Synergy $0.29
Kismet Kismet
+6% Synergy $10.75
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.98
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.44
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+5% Synergy $0.93
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.61
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $3.29
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $10.34
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.43
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $4.04
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $1.35

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+14% Synergy $1.31
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.43
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $0.98
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+7% Synergy $3.32
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.55
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $35.15

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.34
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.45
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+11% Synergy $6.83
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+10% Synergy $16.80
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.53
Karoo Karoo
+10% Synergy $1.04
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+9% Synergy $0.22
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+9% Synergy $0.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $3.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.34
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $19.10
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.64
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.09
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.85
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $11.12
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $42.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $35.87
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+36% Synergy $0.16
Terrarion Terrarion
+30% Synergy $0.10
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+21% Synergy $2.01
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+15% Synergy $0.09
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $1.83
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.57
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+5% Synergy $0.14
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.14
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $25.71
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.69
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-40% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-52% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.55
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.66
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.96

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