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Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Price tag $2.08

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2696 Current Rank
#3306 Last Week
#2261 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.

Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+17% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's abilities and overall game plan.

Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+92% Synergy $0.16
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+87% Synergy $1.70
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+83% Synergy $0.61
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+83% Synergy $1.97
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+82% Synergy $0.09
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+81% Synergy $1.26
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+80% Synergy $0.17
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+76% Synergy $1.61
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+75% Synergy $3.42
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+75% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.

Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+73% Synergy $0.15
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+70% Synergy $0.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+66% Synergy $3.52
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+65% Synergy $10.93
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+65% Synergy $0.87
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+64% Synergy $12.64
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+59% Synergy $3.34
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+30% Synergy $3.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+34% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+12% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $36.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $109.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $94.95
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $716.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+65% Synergy $0.03
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+64% Synergy $0.53
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+63% Synergy $0.07
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+60% Synergy $5.52
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+57% Synergy $0.52
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+57% Synergy $0.49
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+56% Synergy $0.04
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+54% Synergy $0.50
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+50% Synergy $0.14
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+46% Synergy $1.48
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+42% Synergy $0.01
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+41% Synergy $0.25
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+41% Synergy $0.30
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+41% Synergy $0.05
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+39% Synergy $1.57
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+39% Synergy $0.14
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+32% Synergy $0.18
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+31% Synergy $2.19
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+31% Synergy $1.29
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+31% Synergy $0.59
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+28% Synergy $0.28
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+28% Synergy $0.11
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.03
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+26% Synergy $0.14
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+24% Synergy $0.17
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+19% Synergy $1.49
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+17% Synergy $0.23
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+15% Synergy $1.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $41.79
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+14% Synergy $0.08
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+14% Synergy $0.14
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+13% Synergy $0.18
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+13% Synergy $0.37
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+13% Synergy $6.53
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+13% Synergy $0.06
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+12% Synergy $0.19
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+11% Synergy $0.12
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+11% Synergy $0.13
Ingenious Smith Ingenious Smith
+10% Synergy $0.10
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+9% Synergy $1.13
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+9% Synergy $1.70
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.66
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $18.27
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.25
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+5% Synergy $1.59
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $3.72
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+3% Synergy $3.55
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $10.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kentaro, the Smiling Cat safe.

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+38% Synergy $0.22
Silence Silence
+28% Synergy $8.01
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+25% Synergy $0.63
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+25% Synergy $0.20
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+22% Synergy $4.17
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+22% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+20% Synergy $0.68
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+11% Synergy $1.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.69
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.36
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+9% Synergy $2.24
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+9% Synergy $0.22
Faith's Shield Faith's Shield
+9% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $17.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.40
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $0.71
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.51
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.66
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $6.95
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.23
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.86
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.09
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.43
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $8.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $3.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's game plan and control the board.

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+27% Synergy $0.15
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+26% Synergy $0.77
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+20% Synergy $0.24
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+16% Synergy $0.09
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+15% Synergy $0.09
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+13% Synergy $10.23
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+13% Synergy $0.03
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+9% Synergy $1.70
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $2.14
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.24
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.06
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.44
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+55% Synergy $1.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+51% Synergy $19.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+47% Synergy $2.90
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+46% Synergy $6.77
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+43% Synergy $9.80
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+39% Synergy $9.06
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+33% Synergy $1.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+30% Synergy $5.69
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+28% Synergy $7.34
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $9.12
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.64
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+19% Synergy $20.35
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+19% Synergy $9.70
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+18% Synergy $11.90
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+12% Synergy $4.12
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $0.42
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.32
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+10% Synergy $0.06
Stone Calendar Stone Calendar
+9% Synergy $10.51
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $32.17
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.25
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+7% Synergy $6.90
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $16.06
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.57
Investigator's Journal Investigator's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $59.53
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.63
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+2% Synergy $4.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $2.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $3.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+33% Synergy $1.65
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+31% Synergy $6.12
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+26% Synergy $5.83
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+19% Synergy $0.44
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+15% Synergy $0.60
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+15% Synergy $1.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $24.39
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+10% Synergy $0.63
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.13
Murmuration Murmuration
+7% Synergy $0.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $3.48
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+6% Synergy $0.51
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+6% Synergy $2.84
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $22.02
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.50
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $2.97
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $5.78
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.60
True Conviction True Conviction
0% Synergy $4.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.88
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $6.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kentaro, the Smiling Cat to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+17% Synergy $0.91
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+12% Synergy $3.46
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $19.42

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $11.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+27% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $3.03
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+22% Synergy $12.19
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+21% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+21% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+21% Synergy $0.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+20% Synergy $3.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.13
Vesuva Vesuva
+14% Synergy $3.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $35.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+13% Synergy $1.86
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $2.78
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.57
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $17.82
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $39.21
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+9% Synergy $14.68
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $7.63
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $16.79
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.75
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $5.98
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.79
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.87
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.47
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $4.91
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $4.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+2% Synergy $0.72
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.69
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $2.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $64.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $2.08
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $8.70
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $38.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.64
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $4.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-10% Synergy $23.37
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+20% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+15% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.69
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $2.02
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $35.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $22.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $21.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-11% Synergy $4.13
Plains Plains
-15% Synergy $0.05

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