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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.54

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

#2181 Current Rank
#2602 Last Week
#2088 Past 2 Years

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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+9% Synergy $4.33
Primary Research Primary Research
+7% Synergy $0.16
Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+4% Synergy $0.27
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.71
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
0% Synergy $1.92

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 $1.79
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+64% Synergy $0.37
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+55% Synergy $3.26
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+52% Synergy $2.71
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+51% Synergy $0.30
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.26
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+49% Synergy $0.29
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+48% Synergy $0.33
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+46% Synergy $2.08
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+45% Synergy $2.98

Top Cards

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

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+44% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+39% Synergy $0.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+35% Synergy $6.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $4.62
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+31% Synergy $0.42
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.55
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $14.73
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+43% Synergy $0.14
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+35% Synergy $0.53
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+34% Synergy $0.17
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+33% Synergy $1.78
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.70
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+28% Synergy $9.44
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+28% Synergy $1.96
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+28% Synergy $8.68
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+25% Synergy $0.35
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+24% Synergy $9.12
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+24% Synergy $0.42
Cathodion Cathodion
+24% Synergy $0.15
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+22% Synergy $17.18
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+22% Synergy $2.06
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+22% Synergy $3.94
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+20% Synergy $1.22
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+20% Synergy $0.31
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+20% Synergy $0.60
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+20% Synergy $0.21
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+19% Synergy $0.86
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+18% Synergy $0.84
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+18% Synergy $0.57
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+18% Synergy $1.12
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+17% Synergy $1.67
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+16% Synergy $0.34
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $7.99
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+16% Synergy $0.38
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.44
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+14% Synergy $0.34
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+14% Synergy $0.37
World Queller World Queller
+14% Synergy $0.36
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+13% Synergy $1.03
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $0.70
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.65
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+12% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+10% Synergy $20.60
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+10% Synergy $5.22
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+10% Synergy $21.14
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $3.28
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+8% Synergy $3.38
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $2.13
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+6% Synergy $4.42
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $13.69
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+4% Synergy $10.89
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $4.63
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $3.94
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.40
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $58.40

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+43% Synergy $1.67
Brought Back Brought Back
+32% Synergy $3.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy $1.07
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $7.43
Reprieve Reprieve
+17% Synergy $1.34
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+17% Synergy $0.99
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+16% Synergy $2.21
Get Lost Get Lost
+16% Synergy $4.24
Silence Silence
+15% Synergy $9.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.29
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.36
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+8% Synergy $5.10
Abolish Abolish
+8% Synergy $0.64
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $1.76
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.32
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.13
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.57
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $6.36
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.12
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.99
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.65
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $22.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $16.54

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 $5.63
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+27% Synergy $0.63
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+25% Synergy $1.58
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+22% Synergy $0.71
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.32
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+20% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.42
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.14
Recommission Recommission
+12% Synergy $0.32
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.61
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.26
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.69
Refurbish Refurbish
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.29
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.12
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.34
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $5.02
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.72
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $4.70
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+43% Synergy $0.37
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+42% Synergy $0.22
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $34.51
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+27% Synergy $0.38
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+24% Synergy $0.25
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+23% Synergy $17.30
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+19% Synergy $2.29
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+19% Synergy $5.78
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+17% Synergy $0.16
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+15% Synergy $0.13
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+14% Synergy $1.42
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $3.34
Lembas Lembas
+13% Synergy $1.28
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+10% Synergy $2.58
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+10% Synergy $5.74
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+10% Synergy $0.40
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+9% Synergy $7.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.80
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $5.34
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+7% Synergy $0.31
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+7% Synergy $1.97
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.25
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+6% Synergy $21.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.76
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $8.27
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.76
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+3% Synergy $7.05
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $24.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-49% Synergy $4.94

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+30% Synergy $7.19
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+27% Synergy $1.08
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+23% Synergy $2.33
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+21% Synergy $0.59
Crackdown Crackdown
+20% Synergy $9.27
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+18% Synergy $1.81
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $7.67
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+15% Synergy $0.65
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+13% Synergy $4.00
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+13% Synergy $1.10
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.68
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $0.67
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.50
Solemnity Solemnity
+10% Synergy $9.81
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+7% Synergy $0.42
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.24
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+7% Synergy $1.70
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $5.26
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+6% Synergy $0.11
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+6% Synergy $0.66
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.68
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $4.18
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.46
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $9.74
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.10
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.85
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $12.14
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.26
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.64
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $2.93
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $9.20

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.70
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+14% Synergy $5.08
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $1.82
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $4.40
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+4% Synergy $2.13
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-6% Synergy $39.10

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+33% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $11.00
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.42
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+10% Synergy $4.85
Karoo Karoo
+10% Synergy $1.17
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $13.60
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $12.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.20
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+6% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+6% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+6% Synergy $1.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.99
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.94
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.34
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.55
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.56
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.85
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.83
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.35
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.83
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $2.06
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $50.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $5.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+38% Synergy $0.33
Terrarion Terrarion
+30% Synergy $0.25
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+24% Synergy $2.02
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+16% Synergy $0.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $3.06
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+7% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $35.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.10
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+3% Synergy $1.11
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-50% Synergy $0.36

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 $4.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.98

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