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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.50

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

#2252 Current Rank
#2675 Last Week
#1918 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.

Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+12% Synergy $1.12
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+2% Synergy $0.07
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
0% Synergy $0.14
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
-2% Synergy $1.74
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-5% Synergy $1.97

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 $0.67
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+61% Synergy $0.29
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+52% Synergy $1.49
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $1.09
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+47% Synergy $1.87
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+46% Synergy $0.12
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+45% Synergy $0.11
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+44% Synergy $0.22
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+44% Synergy $0.15
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+43% Synergy $3.10

Top Cards

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+42% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.26
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+37% Synergy $0.78
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+28% Synergy $3.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $1.92
Austere Command Austere Command
+18% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+17% Synergy $13.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $28.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+41% Synergy $0.04
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+35% Synergy $0.17
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+30% Synergy $0.80
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+30% Synergy $0.34
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+30% Synergy $0.18
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+30% Synergy $2.66
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+28% Synergy $0.39
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+27% Synergy $5.47
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+25% Synergy $0.16
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+24% Synergy $10.32
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+24% Synergy $1.22
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+24% Synergy $3.68
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+24% Synergy $3.89
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $0.54
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+22% Synergy $0.97
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+22% Synergy $1.04
Cathodion Cathodion
+21% Synergy $0.09
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+21% Synergy $0.06
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+20% Synergy $0.53
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+20% Synergy $0.24
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+20% Synergy $0.35
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+19% Synergy $0.40
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $3.70
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+18% Synergy $1.12
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+18% Synergy $0.62
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+18% Synergy $0.11
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+17% Synergy $0.53
World Queller World Queller
+17% Synergy $0.24
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+16% Synergy $0.38
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.44
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+15% Synergy $1.71
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+14% Synergy $0.61
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $0.56
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+13% Synergy $3.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.80
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+12% Synergy $2.23
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $17.67
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $6.86
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+9% Synergy $0.24
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+8% Synergy $16.36
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+8% Synergy $2.30
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $6.79
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+7% Synergy $2.09
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.49
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+4% Synergy $0.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $2.78
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+4% Synergy $2.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+40% Synergy $1.07
Brought Back Brought Back
+30% Synergy $1.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+26% Synergy $0.45
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $5.00
Get Lost Get Lost
+16% Synergy $4.44
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+15% Synergy $0.59
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.31
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+13% Synergy $1.96
Silence Silence
+12% Synergy $6.48
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $0.63
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.31
Abolish Abolish
+10% Synergy $0.55
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.10
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $0.87
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+7% Synergy $2.58
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $6.52
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.19
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.48
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.13
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $1.55
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.54
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.77
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $16.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.35

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 $0.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+25% Synergy $1.91
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+20% Synergy $0.89
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+19% Synergy $0.74
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+18% Synergy $0.55
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.39
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+14% Synergy $0.15
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+13% Synergy $1.21
Recommission Recommission
+10% Synergy $0.20
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.50
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.30
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+7% Synergy $0.20
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.46
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.62
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+6% Synergy $0.19
Refurbish Refurbish
+6% Synergy $0.10
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.73
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $1.50
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.90
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $5.68
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.96
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.17
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.40
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $8.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+41% Synergy $0.22
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $14.59
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+36% Synergy $0.06
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+20% Synergy $20.58
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+18% Synergy $1.08
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+17% Synergy $0.19
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+16% Synergy $1.34
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+16% Synergy $0.08
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $0.96
Lembas Lembas
+11% Synergy $0.39
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $1.29
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+11% Synergy $6.28
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+11% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.24
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+9% Synergy $4.87
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.53
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+8% Synergy $1.60
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+8% Synergy $0.92
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $3.56
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+6% Synergy $8.14
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.30
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+6% Synergy $0.26
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $1.38
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.99
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.92
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.20
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-44% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+33% Synergy $3.58
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+30% Synergy $0.84
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $2.73
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.40
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+21% Synergy $0.50
Crackdown Crackdown
+21% Synergy $10.02
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+19% Synergy $1.43
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+18% Synergy $4.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+17% Synergy $3.67
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+15% Synergy $0.64
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $1.74
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $1.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $21.01
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.54
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.36
Solemnity Solemnity
+10% Synergy $8.32
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+8% Synergy $2.67
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+8% Synergy $0.07
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $26.40
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+7% Synergy $0.56
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.07
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+7% Synergy $0.05
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+7% Synergy $1.35
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+7% Synergy $0.10
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $4.32
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+6% Synergy $0.35
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.00
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.34
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.63
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+5% Synergy $0.97
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.53
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $9.88
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.36
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.39
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $1.71

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $0.97
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $0.92
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.94
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+7% Synergy $4.07
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+7% Synergy $1.32
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $0.83
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.46
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.01
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+11% Synergy $0.49
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+11% Synergy $6.35
Karoo Karoo
+11% Synergy $1.00
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $15.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.98
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+8% Synergy $0.46
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.63
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $14.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.65
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $9.47
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.11
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+4% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $0.61
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $0.76
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $10.98
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $34.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $2.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+37% Synergy $0.17
Terrarion Terrarion
+30% Synergy $0.10
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+21% Synergy $1.78
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+16% Synergy $0.05
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $1.29
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.26
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.59
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $24.69
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-41% Synergy $1.07
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
+8% Synergy $0.50
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.62
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.39

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