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Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Price tag $2.05

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

#3018 Current Rank
#3317 Last Week
#2439 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.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+32% Synergy $0.51
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+12% Synergy $22.69
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+10% Synergy $0.25
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+9% Synergy $2.25
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+5% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+90% Synergy $0.17
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+87% Synergy $1.68
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+82% Synergy $0.44
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+81% Synergy $1.21
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+81% Synergy $0.16
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+80% Synergy $0.90
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+79% Synergy $0.15
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+78% Synergy $7.40
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+74% Synergy $3.34
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+73% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+70% Synergy $0.12
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+69% Synergy $0.29
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+66% Synergy $11.08
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+65% Synergy $0.08
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+64% Synergy $4.95
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+64% Synergy $23.24
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+57% Synergy $4.50
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+28% Synergy $5.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+31% Synergy $31.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $52.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $51.78
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $135.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $110.44
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $938.97
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.23
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $105.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.78

Creatures

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

Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+63% Synergy $0.78
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+63% Synergy $0.99
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+62% Synergy $0.19
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+59% Synergy $0.45
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+56% Synergy $0.76
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+56% Synergy $0.07
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+56% Synergy $5.89
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+52% Synergy $0.13
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+49% Synergy $1.35
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+45% Synergy $2.17
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+45% Synergy $1.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+43% Synergy $0.23
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+42% Synergy $0.32
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+42% Synergy $0.10
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+40% Synergy $0.35
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+38% Synergy $0.09
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+36% Synergy $0.13
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+35% Synergy $2.18
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+32% Synergy $0.64
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+31% Synergy $0.15
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+30% Synergy $2.98
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+28% Synergy $0.30
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.09
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+27% Synergy $0.20
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+25% Synergy $0.12
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+23% Synergy $0.19
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+19% Synergy $2.92
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+16% Synergy $0.25
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+16% Synergy $0.13
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+16% Synergy $0.32
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+15% Synergy $8.61
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+14% Synergy $0.45
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+14% Synergy $0.37
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $52.10
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+13% Synergy $0.33
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+13% Synergy $1.45
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+12% Synergy $0.13
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+12% Synergy $0.13
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+11% Synergy $0.17
Ingenious Smith Ingenious Smith
+11% Synergy $0.21
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+10% Synergy $2.61
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+9% Synergy $0.88
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $1.04
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+7% Synergy $6.19
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+6% Synergy $4.00
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.88
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $5.77
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+6% Synergy $23.81
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $15.48
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+36% Synergy $0.15
Silence Silence
+25% Synergy $7.42
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+24% Synergy $1.07
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.21
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+24% Synergy $0.11
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+21% Synergy $4.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+17% Synergy $1.38
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+11% Synergy $2.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.39
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+10% Synergy $2.75
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+10% Synergy $0.24
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $2.46
Faith's Shield Faith's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.39
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.81
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $18.37
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $7.50
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.43
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy $8.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.19
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $5.64
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $16.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $4.25

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.33
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+24% Synergy $0.90
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+18% Synergy $0.24
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+17% Synergy $0.07
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+15% Synergy $0.18
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+12% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $10.14
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+9% Synergy $2.19
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.72
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.89
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $6.15
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.31
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.59
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.25
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+53% Synergy $2.55
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+51% Synergy $20.04
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+48% Synergy $4.47
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+47% Synergy $19.07
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+41% Synergy $11.26
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+39% Synergy $10.84
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+33% Synergy $2.10
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+33% Synergy $14.14
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+25% Synergy $11.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $14.44
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.58
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+18% Synergy $10.69
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+18% Synergy $24.09
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $15.25
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+12% Synergy $5.40
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+11% Synergy $0.20
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+11% Synergy $0.53
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.39
Stone Calendar Stone Calendar
+9% Synergy $10.95
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $16.07
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $39.16
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $5.36
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+7% Synergy $8.84
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+5% Synergy $11.36
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.85
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $7.73
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+3% Synergy $5.55
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $48.59
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.60
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $4.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.88

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+28% Synergy $5.60
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+28% Synergy $1.44
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+27% Synergy $6.17
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+16% Synergy $29.05
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.62
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+11% Synergy $0.91
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+9% Synergy $0.97
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.24
Murmuration Murmuration
+6% Synergy $0.34
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+5% Synergy $0.28
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $3.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $25.17
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $2.71
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $4.72
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $8.64
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.35
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $2.33
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.88
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $7.74
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $6.14

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy $1.53
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+13% Synergy $3.96

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+35% Synergy $13.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+24% Synergy $8.62
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+22% Synergy $12.62
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+20% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+20% Synergy $0.92
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+20% Synergy $0.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $5.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $37.90
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $1.49
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy $3.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $5.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $21.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $43.21
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+9% Synergy $17.43
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $1.06
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $7.10
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $1.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $22.56
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $5.64
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.55
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.49
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $5.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $6.89
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.54
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $4.55
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+23% Synergy $3.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $71.14
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $3.67
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $48.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.81
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $190.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $4.27
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $34.58
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.19

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 $0.43
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+13% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.39
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $1.91
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $48.44
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $28.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $26.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.27
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.48
Plains Plains
-14% Synergy $0.22

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