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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.23

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

#2530 Current Rank
#3418 Last Week
#2162 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.

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
+4% Synergy $0.66
Teo, Spirited Glider Teo, Spirited Glider
+4% Synergy $0.03
Invasion Submersible Invasion Submersible
+4% Synergy $0.08
Gran-Gran Gran-Gran
+4% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+62% Synergy $0.26
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+59% Synergy $0.20
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+56% Synergy $0.83
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+56% Synergy $1.67
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+54% Synergy $1.73
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+53% Synergy $3.06
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+53% Synergy $0.26
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+51% Synergy $5.21
Research Thief Research Thief
+50% Synergy $2.81
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+50% Synergy $1.36

Top Cards

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

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+50% Synergy $0.56
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+49% Synergy $0.57
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+48% Synergy $0.89
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+48% Synergy $4.56
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+45% Synergy $3.39
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+45% Synergy $1.13
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+44% Synergy $4.60
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+43% Synergy $0.14
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+41% Synergy $0.50
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-18% Synergy $40.43
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-22% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-24% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+41% Synergy $0.17
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+39% Synergy $0.57
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+35% Synergy $0.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+28% Synergy $0.39
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.09
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+28% Synergy $0.37
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+26% Synergy $0.58
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+25% Synergy $10.49
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+25% Synergy $1.39
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+22% Synergy $0.12
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+21% Synergy $0.53
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+20% Synergy $2.15
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+19% Synergy $0.10
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+19% Synergy $0.08
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+17% Synergy $0.32
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+17% Synergy $4.45
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+16% Synergy $0.25
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+16% Synergy $0.80
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.18
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+15% Synergy $0.03
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.24
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+13% Synergy $0.05
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.33
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+12% Synergy $0.22
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+11% Synergy $0.05
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.19
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.27
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+9% Synergy $1.79
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+9% Synergy $13.70
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+8% Synergy $4.51
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+8% Synergy $0.06
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+7% Synergy $3.11
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+7% Synergy $13.19
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+7% Synergy $0.32
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+7% Synergy $0.20
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+7% Synergy $0.63
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+7% Synergy $0.41
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+7% Synergy $1.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.41
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.19
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+6% Synergy $1.13
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+5% Synergy $0.04
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+3% Synergy $0.52
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+2% Synergy $4.60
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.46
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
-2% Synergy $1.68
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+26% Synergy $0.12
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+24% Synergy $0.15
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+20% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.24
Evacuation Evacuation
+15% Synergy $0.15
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+15% Synergy $0.25
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.06
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+13% Synergy $0.14
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+10% Synergy $5.09
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $1.05
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $2.60
Access Denied Access Denied
+8% Synergy $2.61
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+7% Synergy $0.30
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+7% Synergy $0.11
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+6% Synergy $0.07
Suit Up Suit Up
+6% Synergy $0.04
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.24
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+5% Synergy $0.23
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cerebral Download Cerebral Download
+4% Synergy $0.05
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $1.01
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+2% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+1% Synergy $3.79
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.68
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.20
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-3% Synergy $1.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.53
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-9% Synergy $0.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $7.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $45.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-22% Synergy $1.55
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-24% Synergy $0.39
High Tide High Tide
-27% Synergy $0.89
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-30% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+21% Synergy $0.35
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+18% Synergy $0.07
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+11% Synergy $0.10
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+9% Synergy $0.24
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.05
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.16
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.06
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+3% Synergy $2.45
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $8.90
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $32.59
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+45% Synergy $0.09
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+43% Synergy $0.04
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+42% Synergy $0.49
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+37% Synergy $0.99
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+37% Synergy $0.63
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+37% Synergy $0.14
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+35% Synergy $0.13
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+33% Synergy $0.11
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+31% Synergy $1.83
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+31% Synergy $0.11
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+31% Synergy $0.23
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+31% Synergy $16.79
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+31% Synergy $0.20
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+28% Synergy $9.39
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+25% Synergy $0.60
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+25% Synergy $0.13
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+25% Synergy $0.13
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+21% Synergy $1.43
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+21% Synergy $0.30
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+21% Synergy $0.18
Animation Module Animation Module
+18% Synergy $1.01
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.32
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+17% Synergy $0.12
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+17% Synergy $0.16
The Regalia The Regalia
+16% Synergy $0.83
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+16% Synergy $10.42
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+15% Synergy $20.65
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+15% Synergy $0.08
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+15% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+15% Synergy $1.06
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+15% Synergy $0.37
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.36
Darksteel Brute Darksteel Brute
+13% Synergy $0.19
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $42.86
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+12% Synergy $4.40
Cybership Cybership
+12% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Stomper Demolition Stomper
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $1.72
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+11% Synergy $0.02
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+11% Synergy $0.28
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+11% Synergy $0.08
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+10% Synergy $3.78
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+10% Synergy $2.20
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+9% Synergy $2.10
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+9% Synergy $0.36
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-35% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+28% Synergy $14.78
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+24% Synergy $0.16
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+15% Synergy $0.20
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+14% Synergy $0.52
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+13% Synergy $0.29
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $3.07
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $0.63
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+10% Synergy $3.75
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+9% Synergy $0.08
Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $3.91
Mightstone's Animation Mightstone's Animation
+6% Synergy $0.04
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $1.96
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $1.17
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.25
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.67

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 $0.35
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $17.86
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $3.91
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+4% Synergy $22.28
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+3% Synergy $4.51

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $2.03
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+47% Synergy $0.64
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+41% Synergy $0.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $1.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.22
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $1.63
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+19% Synergy $10.45
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $10.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+14% Synergy $10.57
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+11% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+8% Synergy $0.62
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.38
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.85
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $0.59
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.38
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-3% Synergy $0.22
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.07
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-7% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-30% Synergy $6.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+53% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+35% Synergy $0.29
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+27% Synergy $2.42
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+27% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.19
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+19% Synergy $0.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.18
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $0.56
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.41
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+10% Synergy $2.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $3.27
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+9% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $2.85
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+8% Synergy $4.47
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+7% Synergy $0.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.14
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.14
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+6% Synergy $0.06
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.27
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.85
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
0% Synergy $3.51
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $0.84
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-7% Synergy $3.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Power Depot Power Depot
+17% Synergy $0.39
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.45
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $32.59

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