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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureMoonfolk Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2471 Current Rank
#2877 Last Week
#2228 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Katsumasa, the Animator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Katsumasa, the Animator decks.

Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+14% Synergy $3.38
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+9% Synergy $21.62
Does Machines Does Machines
+8% Synergy $0.79
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mole Module Mole Module
+7% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Katsumasa, the Animator's abilities and overall game plan.

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+63% Synergy $0.32
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+56% Synergy $0.32
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+54% Synergy $0.79
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+54% Synergy $2.03
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+53% Synergy $5.95
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+52% Synergy $1.65
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+52% Synergy $1.87
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+51% Synergy $0.68
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+50% Synergy $0.35
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+48% Synergy $0.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Katsumasa, the Animator decks.

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+48% Synergy $6.82
Research Thief Research Thief
+47% Synergy $2.47
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+47% Synergy $1.81
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+44% Synergy $2.17
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+43% Synergy $3.62
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+42% Synergy $3.73
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+40% Synergy $0.19
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.48
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+35% Synergy $0.55
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-22% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-23% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Katsumasa, the Animator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+39% Synergy $0.24
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+35% Synergy $0.98
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+31% Synergy $0.46
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+30% Synergy $0.36
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.26
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+27% Synergy $0.52
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.88
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+22% Synergy $2.92
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+22% Synergy $0.25
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+22% Synergy $0.17
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+21% Synergy $0.60
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+20% Synergy $11.40
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+20% Synergy $0.17
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $3.43
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.43
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+15% Synergy $0.22
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.16
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+15% Synergy $0.07
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+14% Synergy $0.91
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+14% Synergy $0.16
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.35
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+13% Synergy $0.30
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+11% Synergy $1.42
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+11% Synergy $0.34
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.38
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+9% Synergy $0.31
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.37
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+8% Synergy $2.13
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+7% Synergy $0.50
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+7% Synergy $6.22
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy $4.77
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+7% Synergy $16.38
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+7% Synergy $1.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.30
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+6% Synergy $13.77
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+6% Synergy $0.78
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+6% Synergy $0.11
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+5% Synergy $3.69
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.35
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.25
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.20
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+5% Synergy $0.34
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+2% Synergy $0.63
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+1% Synergy $4.58
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.41
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
-2% Synergy $0.95
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $2.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Katsumasa, the Animator safe.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+23% Synergy $0.33
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+23% Synergy $0.10
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+19% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.30
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+14% Synergy $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+13% Synergy $0.29
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.29
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+11% Synergy $4.66
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $1.63
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy $2.48
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+7% Synergy $2.80
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+7% Synergy $0.40
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.11
Suit Up Suit Up
+6% Synergy $0.09
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.27
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+5% Synergy $0.58
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+4% Synergy $0.15
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.06
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+3% Synergy $0.29
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $1.77
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+2% Synergy $5.33
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+2% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.40
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.72
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.26
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.47
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $8.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $50.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-20% Synergy $2.03
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.44
High Tide High Tide
-26% Synergy $0.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Katsumasa, the Animator's game plan and control the board.

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+19% Synergy $0.36
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+15% Synergy $0.22
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+11% Synergy $0.21
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+9% Synergy $0.29
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $8.98
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.20
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+2% Synergy $0.68
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-10% Synergy $31.34
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+42% Synergy $0.25
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+42% Synergy $1.70
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+42% Synergy $0.06
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+40% Synergy $0.39
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+38% Synergy $1.04
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+36% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+35% Synergy $1.35
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+33% Synergy $0.16
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+32% Synergy $0.26
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+31% Synergy $22.50
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+31% Synergy $0.34
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+30% Synergy $0.33
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+30% Synergy $0.28
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+28% Synergy $1.32
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+27% Synergy $9.85
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+26% Synergy $0.11
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+23% Synergy $0.58
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+23% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+21% Synergy $1.63
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+21% Synergy $0.23
The Regalia The Regalia
+19% Synergy $1.07
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+18% Synergy $0.38
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+18% Synergy $0.37
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+17% Synergy $0.28
Animation Module Animation Module
+17% Synergy $1.75
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+16% Synergy $1.31
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+16% Synergy $14.22
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+15% Synergy $0.31
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+15% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+14% Synergy $1.06
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+14% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Brute Darksteel Brute
+14% Synergy $0.20
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+13% Synergy $5.44
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+13% Synergy $0.41
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+12% Synergy $19.64
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+12% Synergy $1.04
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $59.49
Cybership Cybership
+12% Synergy $0.45
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $2.59
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+9% Synergy $2.72
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+9% Synergy $0.31
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+8% Synergy $4.30
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+7% Synergy $28.79
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.41
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+3% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.56
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-33% Synergy $5.80

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Katsumasa, the Animator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+27% Synergy $14.40
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+24% Synergy $0.27
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+15% Synergy $0.28
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+14% Synergy $0.55
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+13% Synergy $0.45
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $4.39
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $3.18
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+11% Synergy $3.86
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+10% Synergy $0.07
Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mightstone's Animation Mightstone's Animation
+8% Synergy $0.06
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.64
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+6% Synergy $3.72
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.34
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-22% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Katsumasa, the Animator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+34% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+4% Synergy $21.78
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $17.21
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+3% Synergy $4.61
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+2% Synergy $4.98

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+47% Synergy $7.61
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+46% Synergy $0.65
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+39% Synergy $0.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+35% Synergy $2.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+34% Synergy $0.36
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.94
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+21% Synergy $9.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+18% Synergy $12.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $13.10
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+12% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $9.15
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $0.90
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.50
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $8.66
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.08
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-3% Synergy $0.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-8% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $24.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-30% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+48% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+33% Synergy $0.67
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+24% Synergy $3.98
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+23% Synergy $1.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.30
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+18% Synergy $0.07
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.30
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+11% Synergy $0.41
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+9% Synergy $1.09
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+9% Synergy $3.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $3.80
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+7% Synergy $1.92
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $6.02
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+6% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.63
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mimic Mimic
+5% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+3% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $4.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-1% Synergy $0.86
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-8% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.55

Lands

The mana base foundation for Katsumasa, the Animator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Power Depot Power Depot
+18% Synergy $0.40
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.37
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-10% Synergy $31.34

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