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Katsumasa, the AnimatorHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 3 min read· Neon Dynasty Commander· February 18, 2022
Carte Magic Katsumasa, the Animator

Katsumasa, the Animator is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Flying {2}{U}: Until end of turn, target noncreature artifact you control becomes an artifact creature and gains flying. If it's not a Vehicle, it has base power and toughness 1/1 until end of turn. At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to three target noncreature artifacts.

How it works : Katsumasa, the Animator

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Katsumasa, the Animator
+Aetherflux Reservoir
#1

Katsumasa, the Animator + Aetherflux Reservoir

Infinite damageInfinite lifegain triggers
  1. 1Activate Katsumasa by paying {2}{U}, causing Aetherflux Reservoir to become an artifact creature until end of turn.
  2. 2Give Aetherflux Reservoir lifelink.
  3. 3Activate Aetherflux Reservoir by paying 50 life, dealing 50 damage to any target and causing you to gain 50 life.
  4. 4Repeat step 3.
Basalt Monolith
+Katsumasa, the Animator
+Training Grounds
#2

Basalt Monolith + Katsumasa, the Animator + Training Grounds

Infinite colorless mana
  1. 1Activate Katsumasa by paying {2}{U}, causing Basalt Monolith to become an artifact creature until end of turn.
  2. 2Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Basalt Monolith's last ability by paying {1}, untapping it.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Voltaic Construct
+Thran Dynamo
+Katsumasa, the Animator
#3

Voltaic Construct + Thran Dynamo + Katsumasa, the Animator

Infinite colorless manaInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
  1. 1Animate Thran Dynamo using Katsumasa.
  2. 2Activate Thran Dynamo by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Voltaic Construct by paying {2}, untapping Thran Dynamo.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Voltaic Construct
+Katsumasa, the Animator
+Basalt Monolith
#4

Voltaic Construct + Katsumasa, the Animator + Basalt Monolith

Infinite colorless manaInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
  1. 1Animate Basalt Monolith using Katsumasa.
  2. 2Activate Basalt Monolith by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Voltaic Construct by paying {2}, untapping Basalt Monolith.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Voltaic Construct
+Katsumasa, the Animator
+Gilded Lotus
#5

Voltaic Construct + Katsumasa, the Animator + Gilded Lotus

Infinite colored manaInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
  1. 1Animate Gilded Lotus using Katsumasa.
  2. 2Activate Gilded Lotus by tapping it, adding three mana of any color
  3. 3Activate Voltaic Construct by paying {2}, untapping Gilded Lotus.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Voltaic Construct
+Katsumasa, the Animator
+Everflowing Chalice
#6

Voltaic Construct + Katsumasa, the Animator + Everflowing Chalice

Infinite colorless manaInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
  1. 1Animate Everflowing Chalice using Katsumasa.
  2. 2Activate Everflowing Chalice by tapping it, adding at least {C}{C}{C}
  3. 3Activate Voltaic Construct by paying {2}, untapping Everflowing Chalice.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Voltaic Construct
+Katsumasa, the Animator
+The Eternity Elevator
#7

Voltaic Construct + Katsumasa, the Animator + The Eternity Elevator

Infinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
  1. 1Animate The Eternity Elevator using Katsumasa.
  2. 2Activate The Eternity Elevator by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Voltaic Construct by paying {2}, untapping The Eternity Elevator.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Voltaic Construct
+Mana Vault
+Katsumasa, the Animator
#8

Voltaic Construct + Mana Vault + Katsumasa, the Animator

Infinite colorless manaInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
  1. 1Animate Mana Vault using Katsumasa.
  2. 2Activate Mana Vault by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Voltaic Construct by paying {2}, untapping Mana Vault.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
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