Katsumasa, the Animator
$0.36
$0.36Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Artificer
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2798
Current Rank
#3194
Last Week
#2512
Past 2 Years
328
Decks
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
ScryfallBuy Katsumasa, the Animator
TCGplayer
$0.36
Cardmarket
€0.27Videos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Katsumasa, the Animator.
No cards match these filters.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Katsumasa, the Animator decks.
Murmuring Volume+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Hapatra, the Desert Frost+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.18
Geist of Saint Thalia+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.23
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Katsumasa, the Animator's abilities and overall game plan.
Rise and Shine+59% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.37
Consulate Dreadnought+55% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.30
Darksteel Citadel+52% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$2.40
Thopter Spy Network+52% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.41
Cyberdrive Awakener+51% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.46
Training Grounds+50% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$8.17
The Indomitable+50% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$3.32
Etherium Sculptor+49% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.67
Weatherlight+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.40
Foundry Inspector+48% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.34
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Katsumasa, the Animator decks.
Rise and Shine+59% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.37
Consulate Dreadnought+55% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.30
Thopter Spy Network+52% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.41
Cyberdrive Awakener+51% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.46
Training Grounds+50% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$8.17
Etherium Sculptor+49% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.67
Foundry Inspector+48% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.34
Sai, Master Thopterist+47% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.59
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+43% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$2.15
Counterspell-12% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$4.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Fierce Guardianship-16% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$67.32
Cyclonic Rift-19% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$39.05
Rhystic Study-23% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$67.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Katsumasa, the Animator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Flux Channeler+42% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$3.08
Research Thief+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.26
Surge Conductor+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.46
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+33% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.78
Kappa Cannoneer+33% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.36
Cosima, God of the Voyage+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.04
Thought Monitor+30% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.36
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.49
Chrome Host Seedshark+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Jhoira's Familiar+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.28
Forensic Gadgeteer+20% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.70
Vedalken Engineer+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.31
Replication Specialist+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.23
Master of Etherium+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.68
Vedalken Archmage+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$10.46
Steel Overseer+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
Thrummingbird+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.31
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.65
Dreamtide Whale+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.31
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.20
Skilled Animator+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.10
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.56
Omen Hawker+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Shimmer Myr+12% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.40
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Animating Faerie+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Vedalken Humiliator+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Sharding Sphinx+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
Silver Myr+8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.62
Whirler Rogue+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.23
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Shimmer Dragon+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Canoptek Spyder+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.88
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
The Reality Chip+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.74
Scrap Trawler+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.36
Master Transmuter+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.66
Deadeye Quartermaster+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Voltaic Construct+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.41
Metalwork Colossus+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.68
Solemn Simulacrum+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.54
Urza, Lord High Artificer+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$16.60
Riddlesmith+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Unctus, Grand Metatect+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Transit Mage+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.49
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.13
Trinket Mage-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.65
Phyrexian Metamorph-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.20
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Katsumasa, the Animator safe.
Experimental Augury+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.32
Disruption Protocol+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.29
Reality Heist+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.26
Evacuation+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.40
Reality Shift+15% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.26
Desynchronization+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.74
Ripples of Potential+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.14
Stoic Rebuttal+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Serum Snare+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Thirst for Knowledge+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.21
Access Denied+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.21
Fuel for the Cause+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Engulf the Shore+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.64
Masterful Replication+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Scour for Scrap+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Steady Progress+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Suit Up+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.16
Stern Lesson+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
Reject Imperfection+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Whir of Invention+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.66
Negate+1% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.15
Resculpt0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.22
Rapid Hybridization-4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.96
Pongify-7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.63
Flow of Knowledge-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.23
Sink into Stupor-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.94
Aetherize-12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.58
Fierce Guardianship-16% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$67.32
Swan Song-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$12.21
Cyclonic Rift-19% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$39.05
Mana Drain-19% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$54.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.24
Arcane Denial-21% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.35
High Tide-25% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.07
Frantic Search-26% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.77
Brainstorm-29% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.55
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Katsumasa, the Animator's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+43% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.58
Tezzeret's Gambit+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.31
Contentious Plan+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.36
Universal Surveillance+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.19
Anchor to Reality+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.23
One with the Machine+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Vivisurgeon's Insight+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Fabricate+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$10.54
Ravenform+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Whelming Wave+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.14
Spectral Deluge+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.24
Curse of the Swine-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Ponder-23% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.85
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Indomitable+50% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$3.32
Weatherlight+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.40
Imposter Mech+44% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$7.03
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$2.03
Mobilizer Mech+39% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.26
Reckoner Bankbuster+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.83
Recon Craft Theta+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.22
Deluxe Dragster+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$2.29
Smuggler's Copter+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.42
Brotherhood Vertibird+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.31
Surgehacker Mech+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Uthros Research Craft+31% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.11
Silent Submersible+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.25
Reaver Titan+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$14.45
Synthesizer Labship+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.30
Mechtitan Core+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.29
Raiders' Karve+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.15
Nautiloid Ship+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$13.57
Darksteel Relic+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.87
The Regalia+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.99
Possession Engine+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Unlicensed Hearse+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.32
Mirage Mirror+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.36
Cloud Key+17% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.78
Thopter Fabricator+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.37
Rolling Hamsphere+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.36
Animation Module+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.54
Thunderhawk Gunship+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.13
Throne of Geth+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.18
Sculpting Steel+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.54
Mindlink Mech+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Unwinding Clock+12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$21.20
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Careening Mine Cart+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
The Ozolith+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$63.42
Cybership+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.53
Knight Paladin+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.07
Ichor Wellspring+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.38
Smuggler's Buggy+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.22
Midnight Crusader Shuttle+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Mystic Forge+8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.30
Contagion Clasp+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Simulacrum Synthesizer+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$25.08
Forsaken Monument+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.49
Darksteel Forge+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$49.69
Bident of Thassa+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.51
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.30
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.22
Sapphire Medallion-30% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$8.47
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Katsumasa, the Animator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Artificer Class+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$13.64
The Antiquities War+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.23
Ensoul Artifact+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Inexorable Tide+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$6.47
Mechanized Production+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.93
Efficient Construction+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.54
March of the Machines+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.52
Paradox Haze+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.75
Zoetic Glyph+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Case of the Filched Falcon+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.06
Mightstone's Animation+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.12
Unstoppable Plan+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.92
Fateful Discovery+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.45
Does Machines+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.41
Moonlit Meditation+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Mirrodin Besieged+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.04
Imprisoned in the Moon-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Propaganda-21% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.19
Rhystic Study-23% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$67.78
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Katsumasa, the Animator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.53
Tezzeret the Seeker+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$26.06
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$21.59
Tezzeret, Artifice Master+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.15
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Darksteel Citadel+52% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$2.40
Seat of the Synod+46% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.03
Archway of Innovation+37% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.33
Karn's Bastion+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.44
Mech Hangar+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.34
Buried Ruin+33% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.40
Academy Ruins+23% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+20% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$14.67
Inventors' Fair+13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$19.59
Reef Roads+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.20
Urza's Mine+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.13
Urza's Tower+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.13
Urza's Power Plant+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.92
Treasure Vault+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.12
Nesting Grounds+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
War Room+4% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.54
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Scavenger Grounds0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Urza's Saga-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$39.69
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.77
Lonely Sandbar-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Rogue's Passage-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Castle Vantress-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Otawara, Soaring City-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$27.82
Reliquary Tower-23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.38
Mystic Sanctuary-31% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.32
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Cultivator's Caravan+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.21
Darksteel Ingot+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.41
Liquimetal Torque+23% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.93
Skyclave Relic+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.39
Cargo Ship+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.20
Sky Diamond+15% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.28
Mind Stone+14% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.32
Midnight Clock+13% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.61
Vibranium Mining Mech+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.32
Everflowing Chalice+11% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.31
Guardian Idol+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Replicating Ring+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.45
Ebony Fly+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.23
Machine God's Effigy+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.70
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.56
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.41
Dependable Quinjet+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.15
Moonsnare Prototype+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Worn Powerstone+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.36
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.19
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.37
The Eternity Elevator+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.44
Astral Cornucopia+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.51
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.25
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.41
Fellwar Stone+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$11.99
Basalt Monolith+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.94
Hedron Archive+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Gilded Lotus-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.54
Thought Vessel-11% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.99
Lands
The mana base foundation for Katsumasa, the Animator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Power Depot+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.42
The Mycosynth Gardens+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.38
Scene of the Crime+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.31
Island+4% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.08
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Sink into Stupor-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.94
Katsumasa, the Animator Deck Stats
Based on 328 Katsumasa, the Animator decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 17
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 28
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 17 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 28 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
#1
#3101
Oct 2024 · #1902
Sep 2026 · #2014
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1902 |
| 2024-11 | 2162 |
| 2024-12 | 1637 |
| 2025-01 | 1955 |
| 2025-02 | 1835 |
| 2025-03 | 2077 |
| 2025-04 | 1808 |
| 2025-05 | 2148 |
| 2025-06 | 1856 |
| 2025-07 | 2127 |
| 2025-08 | 2406 |
| 2025-09 | 2138 |
| 2025-10 | 2351 |
| 2025-11 | 2368 |
| 2025-12 | 2311 |
| 2026-01 | 2157 |
| 2026-02 | 2305 |
| 2026-03 | 2813 |
| 2026-04 | 2439 |
| 2026-05 | 2371 |
| 2026-06 | 3101 |
| 2026-07 | 2595 |
| 2026-08 | 2509 |
| 2026-09 | 2014 |
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Katsumasa, the Animator.
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
Weatherlight
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Sydri, Galvanic Genius
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Sai, Master Thopterist
Senator Peacock
The Reality Chip
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Osgood, Operation Double
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
Nyssa of Traken
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Urza, Chief Artificer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
Mishra, Artificer Prodigy
Winter, Cursed Rider
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept