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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureMoonfolk Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2210 Current Rank
#2170 Last Week
#1970 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.

Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+22% Synergy $0.10
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+17% Synergy $20.12
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+16% Synergy $0.25
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+15% Synergy $0.09
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+15% Synergy $1.17

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 $0.25
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+60% Synergy $0.62
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+60% Synergy $0.22
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+57% Synergy $1.34
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+56% Synergy $4.05
Research Thief Research Thief
+55% Synergy $1.14
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+54% Synergy $0.86
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+54% Synergy $0.24
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+52% Synergy $4.03
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+50% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

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

Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+50% Synergy $1.24
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+49% Synergy $0.91
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+48% Synergy $0.48
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+48% Synergy $4.68
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+48% Synergy $1.58
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+47% Synergy $1.66
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+47% Synergy $3.08
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+45% Synergy $0.25
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+44% Synergy $0.59
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+9% Synergy $11.76
The One Ring The One Ring
-7% Synergy $67.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-21% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-25% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

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

Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+45% Synergy $0.12
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+40% Synergy $0.49
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+34% Synergy $0.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.25
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+30% Synergy $9.51
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+30% Synergy $0.38
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+27% Synergy $1.26
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+25% Synergy $0.13
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+25% Synergy $0.47
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+25% Synergy $0.08
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+23% Synergy $0.35
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+22% Synergy $1.64
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+20% Synergy $0.25
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+20% Synergy $0.06
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+18% Synergy $4.40
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+18% Synergy $0.77
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.39
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+16% Synergy $0.04
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+15% Synergy $0.24
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.15
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+14% Synergy $0.27
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+13% Synergy $0.09
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.09
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+12% Synergy $0.23
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+12% Synergy $8.87
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+11% Synergy $0.27
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+11% Synergy $0.07
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.23
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+9% Synergy $0.12
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+8% Synergy $0.29
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+8% Synergy $0.85
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+8% Synergy $0.31
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+7% Synergy $2.78
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+7% Synergy $0.29
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+7% Synergy $2.34
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+7% Synergy $0.13
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+7% Synergy $0.03
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+7% Synergy $1.25
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+6% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.40
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+4% Synergy $0.63
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+4% Synergy $0.17
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+4% Synergy $3.52
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+3% Synergy $3.88
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+1% Synergy $0.84
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
-1% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-2% Synergy $1.36

Instants

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

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+26% Synergy $0.17
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+22% Synergy $0.07
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+21% Synergy $0.13
Evacuation Evacuation
+16% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.25
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+14% Synergy $0.17
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+14% Synergy $0.23
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+10% Synergy $6.88
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+10% Synergy $0.16
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $4.33
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+9% Synergy $4.00
Access Denied Access Denied
+8% Synergy $3.45
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+7% Synergy $0.34
Suit Up Suit Up
+7% Synergy $0.03
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.21
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.08
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+5% Synergy $0.20
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+4% Synergy $0.16
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+2% Synergy $3.56
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+2% Synergy $1.16
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.15
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.29
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.64
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $2.10
Aetherize Aetherize
-9% Synergy $0.29
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-9% Synergy $0.18
Swan Song Swan Song
-16% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-17% Synergy $42.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $1.75
High Tide High Tide
-28% Synergy $1.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-31% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+21% Synergy $0.50
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+20% Synergy $0.44
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+12% Synergy $0.13
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+9% Synergy $0.15
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.12
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.18
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.10
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+4% Synergy $1.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $7.90
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $2.92
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $34.20
Windfall Windfall
-18% Synergy $3.95
Preordain Preordain
-19% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+48% Synergy $1.25
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+47% Synergy $0.07
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+45% Synergy $0.13
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+43% Synergy $0.53
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+38% Synergy $0.95
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+37% Synergy $0.13
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+36% Synergy $0.67
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+34% Synergy $0.14
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+34% Synergy $0.21
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+33% Synergy $19.44
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+31% Synergy $6.20
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+31% Synergy $0.28
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+28% Synergy $0.35
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+25% Synergy $0.57
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+25% Synergy $0.16
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+25% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+24% Synergy $0.65
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+23% Synergy $0.51
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+22% Synergy $0.22
Animation Module Animation Module
+21% Synergy $1.06
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+17% Synergy $0.37
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+17% Synergy $10.52
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+17% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Brute Darksteel Brute
+17% Synergy $0.17
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+17% Synergy $0.07
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+16% Synergy $10.62
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+16% Synergy $0.72
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+15% Synergy $41.21
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+15% Synergy $0.21
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+15% Synergy $0.31
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+14% Synergy $0.32
The Regalia The Regalia
+14% Synergy $2.25
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+14% Synergy $3.51
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+13% Synergy $1.20
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.67
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+13% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Stomper Demolition Stomper
+13% Synergy $0.08
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+12% Synergy $3.67
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+12% Synergy $0.35
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+12% Synergy $0.05
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+12% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $2.65
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $2.48
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+10% Synergy $0.96
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-37% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

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

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+31% Synergy $9.18
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+28% Synergy $0.20
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+15% Synergy $3.61
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+15% Synergy $0.25
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+14% Synergy $4.51
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+13% Synergy $0.26
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+13% Synergy $0.43
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+9% Synergy $3.60
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $0.65
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+8% Synergy $2.20
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+8% Synergy $0.08
Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mightstone's Animation Mightstone's Animation
+6% Synergy $0.02
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.23
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $0.87
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-20% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-22% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+36% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+8% Synergy $21.83
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+5% Synergy $15.68
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $2.39
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $0.97
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $27.80
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+2% Synergy $4.94

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+48% Synergy $0.58
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+41% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.46
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+38% Synergy $0.66
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+32% Synergy $0.77
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+20% Synergy $7.74
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $9.47
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+12% Synergy $0.05
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.33
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+8% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $0.61
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.12
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+5% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $5.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-3% Synergy $0.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-8% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-31% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+53% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+38% Synergy $0.20
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+28% Synergy $1.66
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $1.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.14
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+13% Synergy $1.22
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+13% Synergy $2.43
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+10% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $2.44
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+8% Synergy $0.29
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+8% Synergy $0.09
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+7% Synergy $1.81
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $4.37
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+7% Synergy $0.08
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.30
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+6% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.31
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $2.82
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $1.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $153.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $2.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Power Depot Power Depot
+20% Synergy $0.48
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.70
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $34.20

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