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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Vehicles 32% Artifacts 30% +1/+1 Counters 13% Historic 3% Cantrips 2% Control 2% Tokens 2% Aggro 1% Clones 1% Clues 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2538 Current Rank
#2687 Last Week
#2282 Last Month

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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.

Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+21% Synergy $2.23
Mole Module Mole Module
+9% Synergy $0.32
Strixhaven Skycoach Strixhaven Skycoach
+9% Synergy $0.06
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+5% Synergy $15.23
Does Machines Does Machines
+5% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+61% Synergy $0.36
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+56% Synergy $0.31
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+55% Synergy $0.58
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+54% Synergy $1.85
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+53% Synergy $7.29
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+52% Synergy $1.10
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+51% Synergy $1.80
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+50% Synergy $0.63
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+49% Synergy $0.37
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+49% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

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

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+48% Synergy $7.01
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+47% Synergy $2.00
Research Thief Research Thief
+46% Synergy $1.68
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+42% Synergy $1.96
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+42% Synergy $4.30
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+42% Synergy $3.44
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+40% Synergy $0.17
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.43
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+36% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $2.56

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $56.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-22% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-24% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+36% Synergy $0.24
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+34% Synergy $1.11
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+30% Synergy $0.42
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+30% Synergy $0.40
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.28
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+28% Synergy $0.39
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+25% Synergy $1.96
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+22% Synergy $2.53
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+22% Synergy $0.58
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+22% Synergy $0.24
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+22% Synergy $0.20
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+20% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+19% Synergy $12.58
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.35
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+15% Synergy $2.36
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.20
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+15% Synergy $0.38
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+15% Synergy $0.08
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+14% Synergy $0.80
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+13% Synergy $0.15
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+12% Synergy $0.32
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+12% Synergy $0.31
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+11% Synergy $1.43
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.35
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+9% Synergy $0.16
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+9% Synergy $0.37
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.37
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+8% Synergy $0.52
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+8% Synergy $5.69
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+8% Synergy $2.59
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+7% Synergy $0.28
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.25
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy $3.29
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+7% Synergy $17.27
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+7% Synergy $2.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.32
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $3.43
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+5% Synergy $14.43
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.43
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+5% Synergy $0.74
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.20
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+5% Synergy $0.05
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+2% Synergy $0.58
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+1% Synergy $6.01
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
-1% Synergy $1.06
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-5% Synergy $1.87
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-5% Synergy $0.84

Instants

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

Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+23% Synergy $0.12
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+22% Synergy $0.24
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+19% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.42
Evacuation Evacuation
+13% Synergy $0.35
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+11% Synergy $4.07
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.25
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+10% Synergy $0.28
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy $2.67
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+9% Synergy $1.69
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+7% Synergy $0.38
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+6% Synergy $2.90
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+6% Synergy $0.23
Suit Up Suit Up
+6% Synergy $0.17
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.09
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+4% Synergy $0.17
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.11
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.33
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+3% Synergy $0.32
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $1.77
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+2% Synergy $5.10
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $1.13
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $4.05
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.51
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $5.52
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.37
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $7.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $52.04
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-20% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-24% Synergy $0.46
High Tide High Tide
-26% Synergy $0.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+19% Synergy $0.41
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+16% Synergy $0.23
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+10% Synergy $0.30
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+9% Synergy $0.30
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $8.93
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $3.90
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+1% Synergy $0.51
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+41% Synergy $2.25
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+41% Synergy $0.09
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+40% Synergy $0.30
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+40% Synergy $0.45
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+37% Synergy $1.63
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+36% Synergy $1.53
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+35% Synergy $0.22
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+33% Synergy $0.35
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+32% Synergy $0.23
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+31% Synergy $0.29
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+31% Synergy $20.90
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+30% Synergy $0.34
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+28% Synergy $1.05
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+26% Synergy $0.31
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+26% Synergy $11.06
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+25% Synergy $0.10
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.62
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+22% Synergy $1.72
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+22% Synergy $0.21
The Regalia The Regalia
+21% Synergy $0.96
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+20% Synergy $0.24
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+18% Synergy $0.45
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.02
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.36
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+17% Synergy $0.32
Animation Module Animation Module
+17% Synergy $3.51
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+15% Synergy $17.51
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+14% Synergy $1.27
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+13% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Brute Darksteel Brute
+13% Synergy $0.23
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+13% Synergy $0.22
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+13% Synergy $0.44
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+12% Synergy $21.14
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.63
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $69.05
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+12% Synergy $4.64
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $2.71
Cybership Cybership
+11% Synergy $0.53
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+9% Synergy $3.18
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+9% Synergy $0.35
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.11
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+8% Synergy $28.70
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+8% Synergy $5.43
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-31% Synergy $5.51

Enchantments

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

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+27% Synergy $14.98
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+24% Synergy $0.27
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+16% Synergy $0.30
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+14% Synergy $0.54
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $3.38
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $2.76
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+12% Synergy $0.66
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+11% Synergy $2.82
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+11% Synergy $0.06
Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mightstone's Animation Mightstone's Animation
+8% Synergy $0.08
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.88
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+5% Synergy $4.70
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.59
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-22% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+33% Synergy $0.36
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+3% Synergy $22.40
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+3% Synergy $4.96
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $19.98
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+2% Synergy $5.71

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+47% Synergy $4.69
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+46% Synergy $0.57
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+37% Synergy $0.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+34% Synergy $2.00
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.79
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+20% Synergy $9.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+19% Synergy $9.90
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $12.97
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+12% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $2.02
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.23
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.70
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $7.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-8% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $28.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $2.49
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-31% Synergy $0.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+46% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+32% Synergy $0.38
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+23% Synergy $3.46
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+22% Synergy $1.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.24
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+17% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.39
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+10% Synergy $2.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.35
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+8% Synergy $1.59
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+7% Synergy $1.44
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $7.14
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+6% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mimic Mimic
+5% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.63
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.39
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.93
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.39
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $4.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-8% Synergy $5.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.92

Lands

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

Power Depot Power Depot
+19% Synergy $0.37
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.31
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $5.52

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Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
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Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
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Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
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