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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 33% Vehicles 31% +1/+1 Counters 15% Historic 3% Cantrips 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2593 Current Rank
#2697 Last Week
#2416 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Katsumasa, the Animator.

Studio Slam Episode #1: I'll think of something clever to put here before it goes live (maybe)

Studio Slam Episode #1: I'll think of something clever to put here before it goes live (maybe)

New Cards

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

The Thanos-Copter The Thanos-Copter
+9% Synergy $1.35
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
+9% Synergy $0.64
Wiccan, Rising Magician Wiccan, Rising Magician
+4% Synergy $0.20
Vulture, Feathered Fiend Vulture, Feathered Fiend
+4% Synergy $0.59
Iron Man Armor Iron Man Armor
+4% Synergy $4.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+59% Synergy $0.39
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+56% Synergy $0.30
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+52% Synergy $2.08
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+52% Synergy $0.42
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.77
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+51% Synergy $2.38
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+51% Synergy $8.61
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+50% Synergy $1.27
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+49% Synergy $0.38
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+49% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+47% Synergy $6.91
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+45% Synergy $2.46
Research Thief Research Thief
+44% Synergy $1.61
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+43% Synergy $2.91
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+42% Synergy $2.38
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+41% Synergy $3.77
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+40% Synergy $0.25
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.69
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+35% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.70

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-21% Synergy $40.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-24% Synergy $70.04

Creatures

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

Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+34% Synergy $0.27
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+32% Synergy $0.91
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.37
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+31% Synergy $0.37
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+30% Synergy $0.28
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+29% Synergy $0.41
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+24% Synergy $2.20
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+22% Synergy $1.82
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+21% Synergy $0.34
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+21% Synergy $0.63
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+19% Synergy $0.24
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+19% Synergy $0.23
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+17% Synergy $13.86
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+17% Synergy $0.37
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+15% Synergy $2.87
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+15% Synergy $1.27
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+14% Synergy $0.38
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+14% Synergy $0.25
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+14% Synergy $0.91
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+13% Synergy $0.33
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+13% Synergy $0.05
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+12% Synergy $2.05
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+11% Synergy $0.20
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+11% Synergy $0.38
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+11% Synergy $0.32
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.33
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+8% Synergy $0.56
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+8% Synergy $0.39
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+7% Synergy $6.14
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.36
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+7% Synergy $16.39
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy $0.27
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.26
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+6% Synergy $2.13
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+6% Synergy $16.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.29
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+6% Synergy $0.88
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+6% Synergy $0.32
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $4.21
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+5% Synergy $3.01
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.42
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+5% Synergy $0.22
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+5% Synergy $0.34
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+4% Synergy $0.20
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+2% Synergy $7.63
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+1% Synergy $0.75
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+23% Synergy $0.24
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+23% Synergy $0.27
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+19% Synergy $0.25
Evacuation Evacuation
+15% Synergy $0.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.33
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+12% Synergy $0.32
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.20
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+11% Synergy $5.08
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $2.77
Access Denied Access Denied
+10% Synergy $2.56
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+10% Synergy $0.33
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+7% Synergy $0.36
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+7% Synergy $2.91
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.28
Suit Up Suit Up
+5% Synergy $0.10
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.30
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+4% Synergy $0.12
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+3% Synergy $0.21
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $4.65
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $2.04
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+2% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.19
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.34
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-1% Synergy $3.78
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.08
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $5.50
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-9% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $9.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $3.63
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $56.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $1.36
High Tide High Tide
-25% Synergy $1.89
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+18% Synergy $0.39
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+17% Synergy $0.28
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+13% Synergy $0.34
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+7% Synergy $0.25
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fabricate Fabricate
+4% Synergy $9.67
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+3% Synergy $2.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.37
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+1% Synergy $1.18
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+0% Synergy $4.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+41% Synergy $0.28
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+40% Synergy $0.53
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+39% Synergy $2.14
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+39% Synergy $0.12
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+37% Synergy $2.03
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+36% Synergy $1.84
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+34% Synergy $0.36
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+34% Synergy $0.17
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+32% Synergy $0.25
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+31% Synergy $0.24
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+30% Synergy $22.28
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+29% Synergy $1.32
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+29% Synergy $0.36
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+27% Synergy $0.34
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+25% Synergy $14.44
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+24% Synergy $0.15
The Regalia The Regalia
+22% Synergy $1.59
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+21% Synergy $1.93
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+19% Synergy $0.28
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+19% Synergy $0.28
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+18% Synergy $0.37
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+17% Synergy $0.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+16% Synergy $2.18
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+16% Synergy $0.35
Animation Module Animation Module
+15% Synergy $2.24
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+14% Synergy $16.41
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+14% Synergy $0.94
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+14% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Brute Darksteel Brute
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+12% Synergy $0.22
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+12% Synergy $0.21
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+11% Synergy $19.11
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+11% Synergy $5.25
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+11% Synergy $0.45
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+11% Synergy $3.26
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $2.90
Cybership Cybership
+10% Synergy $1.78
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $65.32
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $1.10
Mole Module Mole Module
+9% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+9% Synergy $0.35
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+8% Synergy $25.33
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+8% Synergy $0.38
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $6.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-31% Synergy $7.47

Enchantments

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

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+28% Synergy $16.69
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+23% Synergy $0.30
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+14% Synergy $0.36
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+14% Synergy $4.25
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $3.50
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+13% Synergy $0.87
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+12% Synergy $0.56
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+10% Synergy $3.68
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+10% Synergy $0.08
Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mightstone's Animation Mightstone's Animation
+7% Synergy $0.11
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $3.28
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+4% Synergy $4.96
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.32
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.25

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+30% Synergy $0.41
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+3% Synergy $24.96
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+2% Synergy $4.85
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $20.00

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $3.60
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+45% Synergy $0.79
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+36% Synergy $1.15
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+36% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+34% Synergy $2.57
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+21% Synergy $9.62
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+19% Synergy $12.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $16.43
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+12% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.97
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $2.46
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.67
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.39
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Great Mound The Great Mound
+4% Synergy $0.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $1.07
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $9.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $43.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-7% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $28.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $4.10
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-30% Synergy $1.02

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+43% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+31% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+21% Synergy $3.42
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+20% Synergy $1.54
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+15% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.68
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.36
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+10% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.81
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+8% Synergy $1.66
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+7% Synergy $0.89
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+7% Synergy $1.66
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $4.94
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+5% Synergy $0.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.29
Vibranium Mining Mech Vibranium Mining Mech
+4% Synergy $0.41
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $2.47
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.96
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.36
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+0% Synergy $4.58
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+0% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.52

Lands

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

Power Depot Power Depot
+17% Synergy $0.55
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.41
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.37
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+4% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $5.50

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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
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Tidus, Blitzball Star Tidus, Blitzball Star
Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
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