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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.29

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

#2205 Current Rank
#2411 Last Week
#2010 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.

Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+2% Synergy $0.16
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+2% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+65% Synergy $2.20
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+62% Synergy $0.30
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+52% Synergy $1.92
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+50% Synergy $1.33
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+48% Synergy $0.09
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+48% Synergy $2.74
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.22
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+46% Synergy $0.15
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+46% Synergy $0.08
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+44% Synergy $3.22

Top Cards

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

Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+43% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+39% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $4.93
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $1.89
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $11.38
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $30.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+43% Synergy $0.07
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+39% Synergy $0.21
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+34% Synergy $0.59
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+33% Synergy $0.35
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+32% Synergy $0.25
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $2.91
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+28% Synergy $0.88
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+26% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+25% Synergy $7.05
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+25% Synergy $1.79
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+25% Synergy $6.02
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+23% Synergy $0.15
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+23% Synergy $3.14
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+22% Synergy $0.10
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $9.61
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+21% Synergy $0.48
Cathodion Cathodion
+21% Synergy $0.12
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+21% Synergy $0.94
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+20% Synergy $0.66
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+19% Synergy $0.58
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+19% Synergy $0.58
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+19% Synergy $0.55
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+19% Synergy $1.51
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.38
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+18% Synergy $0.95
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+17% Synergy $0.32
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $5.79
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+16% Synergy $0.22
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+15% Synergy $0.72
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.27
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.42
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $0.29
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+11% Synergy $2.87
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.45
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+10% Synergy $16.58
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+10% Synergy $3.39
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+9% Synergy $3.02
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+9% Synergy $16.65
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.44
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+5% Synergy $1.30
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $3.51
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $8.21
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+3% Synergy $1.77
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.16
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+39% Synergy $1.31
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $0.83
Brought Back Brought Back
+28% Synergy $1.60
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+16% Synergy $6.93
Reprieve Reprieve
+15% Synergy $1.20
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.90
Get Lost Get Lost
+15% Synergy $3.78
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+15% Synergy $0.81
Silence Silence
+13% Synergy $6.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.29
Abolish Abolish
+11% Synergy $0.51
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.43
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.07
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $6.64
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+6% Synergy $0.91
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.00
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.14
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.64
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $3.67
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $9.43
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.74
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.19
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.48
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.71
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $8.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $14.83
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-19% Synergy $9.39

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 $3.20
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+25% Synergy $0.45
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+22% Synergy $1.32
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+20% Synergy $0.72
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.43
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+14% Synergy $0.13
Recommission Recommission
+10% Synergy $0.16
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.39
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+8% Synergy $1.32
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.55
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.55
Refurbish Refurbish
+6% Synergy $0.11
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+5% Synergy $0.18
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $0.90
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.78
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.00
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $1.92
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.02
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.17
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $2.68
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $8.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $28.59
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+40% Synergy $0.11
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+22% Synergy $0.29
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+22% Synergy $0.07
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+19% Synergy $24.61
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+19% Synergy $0.13
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+18% Synergy $1.60
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+18% Synergy $6.15
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+17% Synergy $0.12
Lembas Lembas
+13% Synergy $1.15
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $2.10
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $3.03
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+11% Synergy $5.36
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+11% Synergy $0.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.18
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+9% Synergy $0.34
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.61
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+9% Synergy $6.58
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $3.72
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+7% Synergy $1.38
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+7% Synergy $0.32
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.11
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $8.79
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.22
Scourglass Scourglass
+5% Synergy $3.92
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $6.37
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $1.69
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+4% Synergy $9.74
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.96
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $17.68
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $3.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-46% Synergy $3.89

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $3.64
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+30% Synergy $3.54
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+27% Synergy $0.78
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+21% Synergy $0.90
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+20% Synergy $1.81
Crackdown Crackdown
+20% Synergy $10.05
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+17% Synergy $2.14
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+16% Synergy $0.56
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+14% Synergy $4.23
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $2.20
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.69
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $7.93
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $19.92
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $0.88
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.40
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+8% Synergy $0.34
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+8% Synergy $1.76
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+8% Synergy $1.06
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.33
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.06
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+6% Synergy $0.08
Kismet Kismet
+6% Synergy $10.56
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $25.88
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.35
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+5% Synergy $0.77
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+4% Synergy $0.65
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $5.86
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.82
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.96
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $10.27
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.22
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $1.59
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $1.98

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+14% Synergy $1.14
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+12% Synergy $4.51
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $0.90
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $2.26
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+5% Synergy $1.42
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $3.14
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $30.20

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.22
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.22
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.17
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.74
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $18.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.31
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.02
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.78
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+4% Synergy $0.62
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.87
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.10
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.42
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $13.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.81
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $37.97
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $3.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+38% Synergy $0.18
Terrarion Terrarion
+32% Synergy $0.12
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+21% Synergy $1.91
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+16% Synergy $0.05
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $2.42
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+6% Synergy $0.09
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.62
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $23.83
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.84
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-39% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.00
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.59

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