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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 33% Vehicles 32% +1/+1 Counters 14% Cantrips 2% Historic 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2761 Current Rank
#2324 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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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.

Strixhaven Skycoach Strixhaven Skycoach
+6% Synergy $0.17
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.28
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+1% Synergy $2.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+60% Synergy $0.34
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+56% Synergy $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+54% Synergy $0.59
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+54% Synergy $1.79
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+52% Synergy $7.13
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+52% Synergy $0.82
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+52% Synergy $0.85
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+51% Synergy $2.14
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+50% Synergy $0.34
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+49% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

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

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+48% Synergy $7.63
Research Thief Research Thief
+46% Synergy $1.56
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+46% Synergy $1.99
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+43% Synergy $3.72
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+42% Synergy $2.55
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+41% Synergy $3.90
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+39% Synergy $0.29
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.48
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+36% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $58.40
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-22% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-24% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+35% Synergy $0.26
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+34% Synergy $0.97
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.42
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+31% Synergy $0.33
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+30% Synergy $0.53
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.28
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+24% Synergy $2.15
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+22% Synergy $1.58
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+22% Synergy $0.50
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+22% Synergy $0.27
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+20% Synergy $0.22
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+19% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+18% Synergy $13.78
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+17% Synergy $2.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.39
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $2.11
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.36
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+15% Synergy $0.89
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+14% Synergy $0.34
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+14% Synergy $0.34
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+14% Synergy $0.08
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+12% Synergy $0.38
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+12% Synergy $1.20
Animating Faerie Animating Faerie
+12% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.32
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+9% Synergy $0.18
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.32
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+9% Synergy $0.40
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+8% Synergy $0.52
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+8% Synergy $5.85
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+7% Synergy $2.71
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.26
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy $2.14
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+7% Synergy $15.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $3.89
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+6% Synergy $2.74
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+5% Synergy $14.38
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.41
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+5% Synergy $0.31
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.20
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+5% Synergy $0.57
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+5% Synergy $0.18
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+5% Synergy $0.37
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+1% Synergy $0.58
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+1% Synergy $6.78
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-5% Synergy $2.22

Instants

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

Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+24% Synergy $0.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+23% Synergy $0.28
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+19% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.25
Evacuation Evacuation
+14% Synergy $0.34
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+13% Synergy $0.29
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+11% Synergy $4.69
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $2.20
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy $2.87
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+7% Synergy $0.36
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+7% Synergy $2.75
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.44
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.32
Suit Up Suit Up
+6% Synergy $0.15
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.12
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+4% Synergy $0.27
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $5.33
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+3% Synergy $0.29
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.23
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.22
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $5.56
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.50
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $7.00
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-9% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $2.02
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $1.05
High Tide High Tide
-26% Synergy $1.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+19% Synergy $0.43
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+17% Synergy $0.19
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+13% Synergy $0.31
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+8% Synergy $0.33
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.24
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $9.53
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.29
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+2% Synergy $1.16
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-24% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+41% Synergy $0.29
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+41% Synergy $2.21
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+41% Synergy $0.58
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+40% Synergy $0.09
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+37% Synergy $1.52
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+37% Synergy $1.71
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+34% Synergy $0.37
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+34% Synergy $0.22
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+33% Synergy $0.32
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+32% Synergy $0.24
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+30% Synergy $23.61
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+30% Synergy $0.35
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+28% Synergy $1.16
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+28% Synergy $0.34
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+26% Synergy $13.60
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+25% Synergy $0.12
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.57
The Regalia The Regalia
+22% Synergy $1.28
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+22% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+21% Synergy $1.91
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+20% Synergy $0.33
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+19% Synergy $0.42
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.38
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+17% Synergy $0.36
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+16% Synergy $1.32
Animation Module Animation Module
+15% Synergy $3.39
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+14% Synergy $1.38
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+14% Synergy $17.63
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+14% Synergy $0.36
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+13% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Brute Darksteel Brute
+13% Synergy $0.25
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+12% Synergy $0.30
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+12% Synergy $5.67
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+12% Synergy $0.47
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+11% Synergy $20.70
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $2.78
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+11% Synergy $1.79
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $70.05
Cybership Cybership
+11% Synergy $0.70
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+10% Synergy $3.34
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+10% Synergy $0.05
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $28.95
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+9% Synergy $0.34
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.19
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $5.56
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.39
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-32% Synergy $6.67

Enchantments

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

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+27% Synergy $14.19
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+14% Synergy $0.36
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+13% Synergy $3.70
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $4.44
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+13% Synergy $0.55
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+12% Synergy $1.43
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+11% Synergy $4.19
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+10% Synergy $0.10
Zoetic Glyph Zoetic Glyph
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mightstone's Animation Mightstone's Animation
+7% Synergy $0.11
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.54
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+4% Synergy $4.81
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-1% Synergy $1.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.24
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $3.04

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+31% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+2% Synergy $23.01
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $19.23
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+2% Synergy $4.63

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $3.94
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+45% Synergy $0.67
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+37% Synergy $0.39
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $0.64
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+33% Synergy $2.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+21% Synergy $9.68
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+20% Synergy $10.20
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+13% Synergy $0.12
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $13.60
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $1.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.68
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.44
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.55
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.55
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-8% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $30.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.93
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-31% Synergy $0.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+45% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+31% Synergy $0.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+21% Synergy $3.06
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+21% Synergy $1.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.31
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.63
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+12% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy $0.36
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+10% Synergy $2.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.55
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+8% Synergy $7.02
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+8% Synergy $1.00
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+7% Synergy $1.42
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fountain of Ichor Fountain of Ichor
+6% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mimic Mimic
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.28
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.30
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+4% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $3.65
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-1% Synergy $1.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-8% Synergy $4.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.48

Lands

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

Power Depot Power Depot
+19% Synergy $0.43
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.33
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $7.00

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Katsumasa, the Animator.

Weatherlight Weatherlight
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Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
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Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
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Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
Tidus, Blitzball Star Tidus, Blitzball Star
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
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Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
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Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel