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Katsumasa, the Animator
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Moonfolk Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 34% Vehicles 28% +1/+1 Counters 16% Historic 3% Cantrips <1%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Katsumasa, the Animator's Historic builds — cards that lean hardest into the Historic theme.

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+98% Synergy $3.05
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+92% Synergy $0.36
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+83% Synergy $0.79

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Historic plan in Katsumasa, the Animator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+99% Synergy $1.12
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+98% Synergy $0.42
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+98% Synergy $2.04
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+97% Synergy $0.39
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+97% Synergy $0.28
Research Thief Research Thief
+73% Synergy $1.71
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+69% Synergy $3.57
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+66% Synergy $0.50
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+50% Synergy $0.53
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+49% Synergy $0.96
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+48% Synergy $0.43
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+48% Synergy $1.71
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $3.32
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+46% Synergy $2.65
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+45% Synergy $1.97
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+45% Synergy $0.43
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+45% Synergy $2.35
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+40% Synergy $2.78
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.63
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.67
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.40
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+31% Synergy $0.30
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+30% Synergy $2.76
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+25% Synergy $0.18
Mishra's Self-Replicator Mishra's Self-Replicator
+25% Synergy $0.26
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+25% Synergy $0.05
Etched Champion Etched Champion
+25% Synergy $0.67
Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+25% Synergy $0.28
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+24% Synergy $0.34
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.32
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+24% Synergy $0.37
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+24% Synergy $0.21
Combat Courier Combat Courier
+24% Synergy $0.08
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+24% Synergy $0.19
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+23% Synergy $0.26
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+23% Synergy $2.04
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+23% Synergy $0.29
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+22% Synergy $0.25
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+22% Synergy $1.02
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+21% Synergy $3.02
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+21% Synergy $3.57
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+21% Synergy $0.32
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+21% Synergy $0.39
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+21% Synergy $0.38
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+20% Synergy $0.70
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $11.08
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+19% Synergy $0.73
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+15% Synergy $2.17
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+14% Synergy $0.57
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+13% Synergy $4.49

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Katsumasa, the Animator's Historic deck ahead.

Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+47% Synergy $3.86
Suit Up Suit Up
+25% Synergy $0.10
Behind the Mask Behind the Mask
+25% Synergy $0.11
Stern Dismissal Stern Dismissal
+24% Synergy $0.15
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+24% Synergy $0.14
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+23% Synergy $0.31
Access Denied Access Denied
+22% Synergy $2.77
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+22% Synergy $0.29
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+21% Synergy $0.19
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+17% Synergy $4.58
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+16% Synergy $1.06
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+13% Synergy $5.21
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.91
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $3.65
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.32
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $1.94
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $1.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $3.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Historic game plan forward for Katsumasa, the Animator.

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+48% Synergy $0.37
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+24% Synergy $0.34
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+24% Synergy $0.17
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+22% Synergy $0.31
Wash Out Wash Out
+20% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+20% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Katsumasa, the Animator Historic decks.

Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+75% Synergy $1.72
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+74% Synergy $1.82
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+74% Synergy $1.98
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+50% Synergy $4.61
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+50% Synergy $0.40
Mole Module Mole Module
+50% Synergy $0.28
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+49% Synergy $2.20
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+49% Synergy $2.40
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+49% Synergy $0.82
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+49% Synergy $0.40
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+49% Synergy $0.35
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+49% Synergy $0.30
The Regalia The Regalia
+49% Synergy $1.81
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+49% Synergy $0.30
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+47% Synergy $4.17
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+43% Synergy $3.55
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+43% Synergy $1.52
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+25% Synergy $0.23
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+25% Synergy $0.74
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+25% Synergy $0.38
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+25% Synergy $0.31
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+25% Synergy $6.83
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+25% Synergy $0.12
Candlestick Candlestick
+25% Synergy $0.27
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+25% Synergy $5.75
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+25% Synergy $0.52
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+25% Synergy $0.14
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+25% Synergy $5.46
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+25% Synergy $5.28
Animation Module Animation Module
+25% Synergy $2.01
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+24% Synergy $1.27
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+24% Synergy $21.94
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+24% Synergy $0.34
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+24% Synergy $0.29
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+24% Synergy $0.24
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+24% Synergy $13.45
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+24% Synergy $2.67
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+23% Synergy $7.08
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+23% Synergy $2.20
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+23% Synergy $2.43
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+23% Synergy $1.86
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+23% Synergy $17.28
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+23% Synergy $4.87
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+22% Synergy $0.89
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.32
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+21% Synergy $10.17
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+17% Synergy $0.35
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+16% Synergy $2.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $42.88

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Historic strategy in Katsumasa, the Animator decks.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+67% Synergy $0.49
Ensoul Artifact Ensoul Artifact
+25% Synergy $0.37
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+25% Synergy $0.07
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+25% Synergy $0.26
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+24% Synergy $0.55
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+23% Synergy $3.80
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+22% Synergy $1.12
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+22% Synergy $16.09
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+20% Synergy $4.78
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+19% Synergy $0.93
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $3.07
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+18% Synergy $8.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Katsumasa, the Animator's Historic game plan.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+23% Synergy $0.44
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+21% Synergy $5.28

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Katsumasa, the Animator Historic decks.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+64% Synergy $3.60
War Room War Room
+59% Synergy $5.79
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+56% Synergy $0.93
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+49% Synergy $0.38
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+40% Synergy $14.37
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $28.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+22% Synergy $2.26
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+22% Synergy $0.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+21% Synergy $3.23
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $1.69
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+14% Synergy $1.81
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $8.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Katsumasa, the Animator's Historic strategy.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+68% Synergy $3.95
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+55% Synergy $0.89
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+53% Synergy $0.26
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+49% Synergy $0.23
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+48% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+40% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $2.59
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.37
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.00
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+23% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+22% Synergy $0.41
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+21% Synergy $0.34
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+21% Synergy $13.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Katsumasa, the Animator's Historic decks.

Power Depot Power Depot
+49% Synergy $0.56
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+24% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Weatherlight Weatherlight
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Tidus, Blitzball Star Tidus, Blitzball Star
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Winter, Cursed Rider Winter, Cursed Rider
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken