Katsumasa, the Animator
Neon Dynasty Commander 15 • rare
- Set
- Neon Dynasty Commander
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Heonhwa
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
Flying
2 generic mana blue mana: 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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Katsumasa, the Animator was released in 2022 as part of the Neon Dynasty Commander set, a collection of supplemental decks designed to accompany the cyberpunk-themed Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was specifically created for the Buckle Up deck, which focuses on the synergy between artifact creatures and the Vehicle mechanic, reflecting the set's fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics with high-tech, futuristic motifs.
The card was illustrated by Japanese artist Daisuke Izuka, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic. His design for Katsumasa utilizes the bold, neon-infused color palette characteristic of the Neon Dynasty set, emphasizing the character's role as a manipulator of machinery. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective utility piece for players looking to bolster the defensive and offensive capabilities of artifact-heavy decks.
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