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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.46

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

#2102 Current Rank
#2247 Last Week
#1995 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.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+5% Synergy $10.25
Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
+2% Synergy $0.30
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+1% Synergy $0.06
Spider-Bot Spider-Bot
+1% Synergy $0.04

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 $0.41
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+63% Synergy $0.30
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+52% Synergy $2.81
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+51% Synergy $3.21
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+48% Synergy $2.54
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+48% Synergy $0.12
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.17
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+47% Synergy $0.10
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+46% Synergy $0.13
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+44% Synergy $3.20

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
+42% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+39% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $1.69
Austere Command Austere Command
+15% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $13.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+42% Synergy $0.07
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+39% Synergy $0.20
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+33% Synergy $0.57
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+31% Synergy $0.23
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+31% Synergy $0.18
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.40
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $2.97
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+26% Synergy $5.52
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+25% Synergy $7.25
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+25% Synergy $0.45
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+24% Synergy $1.47
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+24% Synergy $3.59
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+23% Synergy $0.11
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+22% Synergy $0.04
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $10.34
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+21% Synergy $0.41
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+21% Synergy $0.91
Cathodion Cathodion
+21% Synergy $0.12
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+20% Synergy $0.67
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+19% Synergy $0.61
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+19% Synergy $0.49
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+18% Synergy $1.05
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+18% Synergy $0.49
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+18% Synergy $1.49
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+18% Synergy $0.10
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.63
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+17% Synergy $0.35
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $5.29
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.47
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+15% Synergy $0.17
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+15% Synergy $0.64
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.28
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.33
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $0.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.66
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.20
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+11% Synergy $1.47
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+10% Synergy $16.08
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $3.51
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+9% Synergy $2.08
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+9% Synergy $16.80
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.76
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+7% Synergy $8.01
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $10.37
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.59
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $3.65
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+3% Synergy $1.62
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $2.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.37

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+40% Synergy $1.16
Brought Back Brought Back
+31% Synergy $1.37
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $0.56
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+16% Synergy $6.91
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+15% Synergy $0.59
Reprieve Reprieve
+14% Synergy $1.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+14% Synergy $1.30
Get Lost Get Lost
+14% Synergy $4.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.46
Silence Silence
+13% Synergy $8.06
Abolish Abolish
+11% Synergy $0.55
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.09
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $7.70
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $0.70
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.28
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.53
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.44
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $2.54
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $9.20
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.56
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.66
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $18.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.99
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-19% Synergy $8.69

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 $3.16
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+25% Synergy $0.41
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+22% Synergy $1.06
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+21% Synergy $0.44
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+20% Synergy $0.54
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.45
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+14% Synergy $0.14
Recommission Recommission
+10% Synergy $0.12
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+9% Synergy $1.23
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.55
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $3.35
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.59
Refurbish Refurbish
+7% Synergy $0.10
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+6% Synergy $0.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.81
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+4% Synergy $0.15
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $2.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.70
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $1.70
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.95
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.31
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.15
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $10.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $22.41
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+40% Synergy $0.09
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+21% Synergy $0.94
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+20% Synergy $24.96
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+20% Synergy $0.06
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+19% Synergy $0.11
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+18% Synergy $1.84
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+18% Synergy $7.21
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $1.33
Lembas Lembas
+13% Synergy $0.84
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $1.54
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+11% Synergy $5.36
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+10% Synergy $0.84
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+10% Synergy $0.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.59
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+9% Synergy $5.98
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $3.36
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+8% Synergy $1.50
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.15
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+6% Synergy $0.29
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $8.25
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.28
Scourglass Scourglass
+5% Synergy $3.75
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $9.08
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $1.65
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+4% Synergy $10.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $1.05
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.88
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $19.67
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $2.49
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-47% Synergy $3.65

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $2.98
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+30% Synergy $3.74
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+28% Synergy $0.78
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+21% Synergy $0.97
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+20% Synergy $1.50
Crackdown Crackdown
+20% Synergy $10.03
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+17% Synergy $2.40
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+16% Synergy $0.54
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+15% Synergy $5.46
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $2.58
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.54
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+11% Synergy $1.61
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.41
Solemnity Solemnity
+10% Synergy $8.61
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $22.17
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+9% Synergy $0.48
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+8% Synergy $2.11
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+8% Synergy $0.10
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.67
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+7% Synergy $1.08
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.55
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+6% Synergy $0.10
Kismet Kismet
+6% Synergy $10.73
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.34
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+5% Synergy $0.87
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $7.02
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+4% Synergy $0.60
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $2.07
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $9.32
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.95
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.54
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $2.23

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.16
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+13% Synergy $4.46
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $0.65
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $2.96
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+5% Synergy $1.52
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+5% Synergy $0.73
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $30.44

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.29
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.72
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.28
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.09
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $16.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.03
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $11.40
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $18.60
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.65
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.80
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.90
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.07
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $12.54
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $39.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $4.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+38% Synergy $0.22
Terrarion Terrarion
+31% Synergy $0.11
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+20% Synergy $1.87
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+15% Synergy $0.09
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $2.05
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+6% Synergy $0.13
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.61
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.65
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.09
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.60
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-41% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-52% Synergy $0.48

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 $3.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.70
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $4.15

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