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Kataki, War's Wage
Price tag $1.42

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

#2194 Current Rank
#1963 Last Week
#2072 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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+20% Synergy $3.38
Primary Research Primary Research
+4% Synergy $0.22
Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+4% Synergy $0.58
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.61
Technodrome Technodrome
+2% Synergy $3.92

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 $0.63
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+63% Synergy $0.38
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+54% Synergy $2.61
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+51% Synergy $2.59
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+50% Synergy $0.33
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.09
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+49% Synergy $0.30
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+47% Synergy $2.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.33
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+44% Synergy $3.05

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.32
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+43% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+39% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+34% Synergy $3.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $4.85
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+32% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $7.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $12.99
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.47
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $35.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $54.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.08

Creatures

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

Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+42% Synergy $0.12
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+35% Synergy $0.48
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+33% Synergy $0.92
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+32% Synergy $0.23
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+30% Synergy $3.41
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.04
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+27% Synergy $7.90
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+26% Synergy $2.70
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+25% Synergy $9.22
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+24% Synergy $0.43
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+23% Synergy $0.24
Cathodion Cathodion
+23% Synergy $0.14
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+22% Synergy $16.41
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+22% Synergy $3.93
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+21% Synergy $0.33
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+21% Synergy $2.45
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+20% Synergy $0.98
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+20% Synergy $0.58
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+20% Synergy $0.60
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+20% Synergy $0.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+19% Synergy $0.42
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+19% Synergy $0.92
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+18% Synergy $0.78
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+18% Synergy $1.08
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $8.27
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+17% Synergy $1.30
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+16% Synergy $0.36
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.41
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+15% Synergy $1.21
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+15% Synergy $0.38
World Queller World Queller
+15% Synergy $0.31
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.35
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+13% Synergy $0.37
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.60
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.61
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $19.74
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+11% Synergy $4.48
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+11% Synergy $20.04
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $1.97
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+8% Synergy $3.52
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+8% Synergy $3.74
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.43
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.89
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+6% Synergy $4.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.59
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $14.05
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $5.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $3.75
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+42% Synergy $1.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy $1.14
Brought Back Brought Back
+30% Synergy $2.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.49
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $6.76
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+18% Synergy $0.86
Silence Silence
+15% Synergy $9.22
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.29
Get Lost Get Lost
+15% Synergy $4.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.32
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+10% Synergy $0.44
Abolish Abolish
+9% Synergy $0.59
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $7.31
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $1.20
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.08
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.66
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.73
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $5.40
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.92
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.54
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.49
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $21.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.73
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $18.52

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 $5.52
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+27% Synergy $0.56
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+24% Synergy $1.73
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+21% Synergy $0.79
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+20% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.59
Ritual of Restoration Ritual of Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.14
Recommission Recommission
+11% Synergy $0.34
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $1.89
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.56
Refurbish Refurbish
+6% Synergy $0.16
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.63
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.65
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.22
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+3% Synergy $0.29
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.58
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $2.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.30
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $7.16
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.30
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.51
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+42% Synergy $0.33
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+42% Synergy $0.11
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+41% Synergy $38.66
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+25% Synergy $0.28
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+23% Synergy $0.20
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+22% Synergy $21.60
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+18% Synergy $2.05
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+18% Synergy $5.71
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+18% Synergy $0.13
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+15% Synergy $0.11
Lembas Lembas
+13% Synergy $1.28
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $1.33
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+12% Synergy $3.18
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+11% Synergy $5.45
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+10% Synergy $2.76
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+9% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.13
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+8% Synergy $7.66
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $7.22
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+8% Synergy $0.32
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+7% Synergy $1.87
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.22
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+6% Synergy $23.52
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.97
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+4% Synergy $9.47
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+3% Synergy $7.79
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.65
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.02
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $23.94
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-49% Synergy $4.23

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+30% Synergy $6.14
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+27% Synergy $1.04
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $1.83
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+21% Synergy $0.56
Crackdown Crackdown
+20% Synergy $9.15
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+18% Synergy $2.26
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $4.61
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+15% Synergy $0.64
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+14% Synergy $3.20
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+13% Synergy $0.82
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $14.83
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $11.33
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.46
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+9% Synergy $0.78
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+8% Synergy $1.46
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $4.46
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+7% Synergy $0.46
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.15
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+6% Synergy $0.71
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.22
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+5% Synergy $0.09
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.08
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $8.93
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+4% Synergy $0.64
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.77
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $14.47
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.36
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.54
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $2.60

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.65
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+13% Synergy $5.71
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+11% Synergy $1.66
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+5% Synergy $3.61
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+4% Synergy $1.56
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.55
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-6% Synergy $40.81

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $9.76
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+11% Synergy $0.35
Karoo Karoo
+10% Synergy $1.21
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $8.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.49
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $9.93
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $12.97
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $23.04
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.95
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $2.02
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.23
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $26.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.37
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $4.35
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.58
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.46
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $6.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+38% Synergy $0.34
Terrarion Terrarion
+30% Synergy $0.19
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+24% Synergy $1.96
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+15% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $3.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $39.13
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+6% Synergy $0.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.50
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+3% Synergy $0.76
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-50% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.22
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.54
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.85

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