Katsumasa, the Animator
$0.24
$0.24Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Artificer
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2193
Current Rank
#2472
Last Week
#2182
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Katsumasa, the Animator.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Katsumasa, the Animator decks.
Krang, Utrom Warlord+14% Synergy
$56.33
Firdoch Core+6% Synergy
$0.20
Krang, Master Mind+1% Synergy
$30.00
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Katsumasa, the Animator's abilities and overall game plan.
Rise and Shine+62% Synergy
$0.29
Consulate Dreadnought+57% Synergy
$0.23
Etherium Sculptor+56% Synergy
$0.67
Thopter Spy Network+54% Synergy
$1.92
Weatherlight+54% Synergy
$2.22
Cyberdrive Awakener+53% Synergy
$2.30
Foundry Inspector+53% Synergy
$0.29
Training Grounds+49% Synergy
$4.64
Sai, Master Thopterist+49% Synergy
$0.75
The Indomitable+49% Synergy
$0.50
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Katsumasa, the Animator decks.
Imposter Mech+48% Synergy
$6.68
Research Thief+48% Synergy
$1.84
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship+48% Synergy
$1.61
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+46% Synergy
$1.60
Thoughtcast+45% Synergy
$3.58
Deluxe Dragster+44% Synergy
$1.45
Flux Channeler+42% Synergy
$3.45
Tezzeret's Gambit+41% Synergy
$0.16
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+39% Synergy
$0.42
Counterspell-8% Synergy
$1.60
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Fierce Guardianship-18% Synergy
$45.55
Cyclonic Rift-23% Synergy
$40.86
Rhystic Study-24% Synergy
$53.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Katsumasa, the Animator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Workshop Elders+39% Synergy
$0.16
Cosima, God of the Voyage+36% Synergy
$0.68
Kappa Cannoneer+35% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Monitor+28% Synergy
$0.35
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider+28% Synergy
$0.38
Chrome Host Seedshark+27% Synergy
$0.14
Surge Conductor+26% Synergy
$0.49
Jhoira's Familiar+25% Synergy
$1.63
Vedalken Engineer+23% Synergy
$0.20
Vedalken Archmage+22% Synergy
$10.90
Kenku Artificer+22% Synergy
$0.13
Master of Etherium+21% Synergy
$0.59
Forensic Gadgeteer+20% Synergy
$2.57
Replication Specialist+20% Synergy
$0.07
Thrummingbird+18% Synergy
$0.15
Steel Overseer+16% Synergy
$0.27
Dreamtide Whale+16% Synergy
$4.32
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+16% Synergy
$0.25
Skilled Animator+16% Synergy
$0.03
Omen Hawker+15% Synergy
$0.16
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist+14% Synergy
$0.84
Animating Faerie+14% Synergy
$0.06
Shimmer Myr+12% Synergy
$0.25
Vedalken Humiliator+12% Synergy
$0.24
Scrap Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.46
Whirler Rogue+10% Synergy
$0.09
Shimmer Dragon+10% Synergy
$0.16
Sharding Sphinx+9% Synergy
$0.26
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam+9% Synergy
$0.32
Canoptek Spyder+9% Synergy
$13.93
Metalwork Colossus+8% Synergy
$3.54
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade+8% Synergy
$1.43
Solemn Simulacrum+7% Synergy
$0.23
Silver Myr+7% Synergy
$0.45
Master Transmuter+7% Synergy
$5.45
Riddlesmith+7% Synergy
$0.21
Guidelight Optimizer+7% Synergy
$0.03
The Reality Chip+6% Synergy
$3.32
Urza, Lord High Artificer+6% Synergy
$12.87
Chief of the Foundry+6% Synergy
$0.20
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor+6% Synergy
$0.68
Deadeye Quartermaster+6% Synergy
$0.32
Unctus, Grand Metatect+5% Synergy
$0.31
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+5% Synergy
$0.28
Renowned Weaponsmith+5% Synergy
$0.02
Trophy Mage+3% Synergy
$0.60
Artificer's Assistant+3% Synergy
$0.20
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter+1% Synergy
$4.09
Trinket Mage0% Synergy
$0.45
Phyrexian Metamorph-5% Synergy
$2.28
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Katsumasa, the Animator safe.
Disruption Protocol+25% Synergy
$0.09
Experimental Augury+23% Synergy
$0.13
Reality Heist+19% Synergy
$0.13
Reality Shift+15% Synergy
$0.14
Stoic Rebuttal+15% Synergy
$0.22
Evacuation+14% Synergy
$0.18
Thirst for Knowledge+13% Synergy
$0.10
Serum Snare+12% Synergy
$0.17
Desynchronization+11% Synergy
$4.66
Ripples of Potential+9% Synergy
$1.19
Engulf the Shore+8% Synergy
$2.54
Access Denied+8% Synergy
$2.41
Fuel for the Cause+7% Synergy
$0.36
Stern Lesson+7% Synergy
$0.06
Masterful Replication+6% Synergy
$0.21
Suit Up+6% Synergy
$0.04
Steady Progress+5% Synergy
$0.24
Divert Disaster+5% Synergy
$0.04
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.24
Reject Imperfection+3% Synergy
$0.18
Scour for Scrap+1% Synergy
$0.27
Whir of Invention0% Synergy
$4.46
Resculpt-1% Synergy
$0.34
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$0.86
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.74
Flow of Knowledge-8% Synergy
$0.17
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
$7.56
Aetherize-10% Synergy
$0.52
Swan Song-19% Synergy
$7.83
Mana Drain-19% Synergy
$52.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
$2.29
Arcane Denial-21% Synergy
$1.93
Frantic Search-25% Synergy
$0.42
High Tide-27% Synergy
$1.03
Brainstorm-28% Synergy
$1.29
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Katsumasa, the Animator's game plan and control the board.
Contentious Plan+20% Synergy
$0.40
Universal Surveillance+15% Synergy
$0.12
Anchor to Reality+12% Synergy
$0.12
One with the Machine+9% Synergy
$0.29
Ravenform+6% Synergy
$0.19
Vivisurgeon's Insight+6% Synergy
$0.08
Whelming Wave+5% Synergy
$0.57
Forging the Anchor+5% Synergy
$0.07
Fabricate+3% Synergy
$9.10
Spectral Deluge+3% Synergy
$3.08
Curse of the Swine-4% Synergy
$0.17
Ponder-23% Synergy
$1.29
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mobilizer Mech+44% Synergy
$0.10
Levitating Statue+42% Synergy
$0.05
Reckoner Bankbuster+41% Synergy
$0.44
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep+36% Synergy
$0.15
Recon Craft Theta+36% Synergy
$0.91
Smuggler's Copter+35% Synergy
$1.17
Surgehacker Mech+35% Synergy
$0.14
Silent Submersible+34% Synergy
$0.12
Reaver Titan+31% Synergy
$18.49
Mechtitan Core+31% Synergy
$0.31
Brotherhood Vertibird+30% Synergy
$0.27
Synthesizer Labship+30% Synergy
$0.16
Nautiloid Ship+27% Synergy
$9.40
Raiders' Karve+27% Synergy
$0.11
Uthros Research Craft+25% Synergy
$1.24
Mirage Mirror+24% Synergy
$0.63
Possession Engine+24% Synergy
$0.12
Untethered Express+21% Synergy
$0.18
Darksteel Relic+20% Synergy
$1.63
Unlicensed Hearse+20% Synergy
$0.33
Thopter Fabricator+17% Synergy
$0.25
Rolling Hamsphere+17% Synergy
$0.19
Cloud Key+16% Synergy
$1.31
The Regalia+16% Synergy
$0.90
Animation Module+16% Synergy
$1.87
Thunderhawk Gunship+16% Synergy
$10.88
Mindlink Mech+16% Synergy
$0.14
Throne of Geth+15% Synergy
$1.01
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o+15% Synergy
$0.22
Careening Mine Cart+15% Synergy
$0.10
Knight Paladin+14% Synergy
$4.45
Goliath Truck+14% Synergy
$0.41
Unwinding Clock+13% Synergy
$22.17
Cybership+13% Synergy
$0.28
Darksteel Brute+13% Synergy
$0.21
Ichor Wellspring+12% Synergy
$1.24
The Ozolith+12% Synergy
$50.14
Demolition Stomper+12% Synergy
$0.14
Mystic Forge+11% Synergy
$1.71
Midnight Crusader Shuttle+11% Synergy
$0.20
Aradara Express+11% Synergy
$0.08
Sculpting Steel+9% Synergy
$2.43
Forsaken Monument+9% Synergy
$4.09
Contagion Clasp+9% Synergy
$0.24
Simulacrum Synthesizer+7% Synergy
$30.96
Bident of Thassa+4% Synergy
$0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.23
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
$1.58
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$4.38
Sapphire Medallion-34% Synergy
$4.94
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Katsumasa, the Animator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Artificer Class+28% Synergy
$14.15
The Antiquities War+23% Synergy
$0.20
Ensoul Artifact+15% Synergy
$0.26
March of the Machines+14% Synergy
$0.53
Efficient Construction+13% Synergy
$0.34
Inexorable Tide+12% Synergy
$4.19
Mechanized Production+11% Synergy
$0.66
Paradox Haze+11% Synergy
$4.30
Zoetic Glyph+9% Synergy
$0.09
Case of the Filched Falcon+9% Synergy
$0.07
Mightstone's Animation+8% Synergy
$0.05
Mirrodin Besieged+6% Synergy
$3.70
Unstoppable Plan+5% Synergy
$2.09
Reconnaissance Mission+1% Synergy
$1.37
Imprisoned in the Moon-2% Synergy
$0.18
Propaganda-22% Synergy
$3.23
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Katsumasa, the Animator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+35% Synergy
$0.32
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+4% Synergy
$17.25
Tezzeret, Artifice Master+4% Synergy
$3.77
Tezzeret the Seeker+3% Synergy
$21.45
Karn, the Great Creator+2% Synergy
$5.69
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+46% Synergy
$0.74
Darksteel Citadel+46% Synergy
$1.83
Mech Hangar+40% Synergy
$0.29
Karn's Bastion+35% Synergy
$1.38
Buried Ruin+34% Synergy
$0.28
Archway of Innovation+33% Synergy
$1.38
Academy Ruins+18% Synergy
$9.95
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+16% Synergy
$11.44
Inventors' Fair+12% Synergy
$11.66
Reef Roads+11% Synergy
$0.05
War Room+8% Synergy
$5.27
Urza's Tower+7% Synergy
$0.58
Urza's Mine+7% Synergy
$0.65
Urza's Power Plant+7% Synergy
$0.66
Treasure Vault+7% Synergy
$1.32
Nesting Grounds+4% Synergy
$0.19
Mishra's Factory+4% Synergy
$0.13
Ghost Quarter+3% Synergy
$0.82
Desert of the Mindful+2% Synergy
$0.11
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.11
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
$0.59
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.27
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
$6.36
Lonely Sandbar-3% Synergy
$0.11
Halimar Depths-3% Synergy
$0.22
Urza's Saga-4% Synergy
$35.94
Castle Vantress-7% Synergy
$0.20
Otawara, Soaring City-15% Synergy
$20.40
Reliquary Tower-18% Synergy
$3.28
Mystic Sanctuary-30% Synergy
$5.01
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Cultivator's Caravan+52% Synergy
$0.14
Darksteel Ingot+33% Synergy
$0.29
Liquimetal Torque+25% Synergy
$4.51
Skyclave Relic+24% Synergy
$1.18
Mind Stone+19% Synergy
$0.23
Sky Diamond+19% Synergy
$0.21
Cargo Ship+19% Synergy
$0.06
Midnight Clock+10% Synergy
$0.53
Replicating Ring+10% Synergy
$0.67
Guardian Idol+10% Synergy
$0.25
Everflowing Chalice+9% Synergy
$0.23
Ebony Fly+9% Synergy
$2.45
Machine God's Effigy+8% Synergy
$5.00
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$3.55
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+7% Synergy
$2.77
Moonsnare Prototype+6% Synergy
$0.09
Fountain of Ichor+6% Synergy
$0.07
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.17
Flywheel Racer+5% Synergy
$0.09
Mimic+5% Synergy
$0.05
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.04
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.29
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
$0.69
Astral Cornucopia+3% Synergy
$0.20
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.32
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$0.72
Basalt Monolith-1% Synergy
$4.08
Gilded Lotus-3% Synergy
$0.88
Decanter of Endless Water-8% Synergy
$5.11
Thought Vessel-9% Synergy
$1.71
Lands
The mana base foundation for Katsumasa, the Animator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Power Depot+17% Synergy
$0.39
The Mycosynth Gardens+8% Synergy
$0.37
Scene of the Crime+6% Synergy
$0.22
Island+4% Synergy
$0.15
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.21
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.27
Sink into Stupor-9% Synergy
$7.56
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Katsumasa, the Animator.
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The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
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The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
Sydri, Galvanic Genius
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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Nyssa of Traken
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
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