Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
$2.15
$2.15Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2876
Current Rank
#2162
Last Month
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.
Mono White Samurai vs. Mono Blue Burn vs. Naya Urborg vs. Niv-Mizzet | Commander Clash S12 E21
Adding a Color to Mono-Color Commanders (Part 2) | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #277
Taigam vs Kentaro vs Nicol Bolas vs Yuriko EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
Ghired vs Elsha vs Kadena vs Kentaro EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
Mowu vs Taigam vs Kentaro vs Kumena EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.
Auron, Venerated Guardian+39% Synergy
$0.49
Summon: Yojimbo+39% Synergy
$5.24
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai+30% Synergy
$0.18
The Wind Crystal+18% Synergy
$4.82
Ishgard, the Holy See+11% Synergy
$2.16
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's abilities and overall game plan.
Devoted Retainer+92% Synergy
$0.14
Sensei Golden-Tail+87% Synergy
$2.01
Cloud Key+82% Synergy
$1.20
Selfless Samurai+80% Synergy
$0.07
Konda's Hatamoto+80% Synergy
$0.89
Araba Mothrider+80% Synergy
$0.22
Hand of Honor+78% Synergy
$1.62
Semblance Anvil+75% Synergy
$1.38
Inner-Chamber Guard+73% Synergy
$0.30
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo+73% Synergy
$3.44
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.
Kitsune Blademaster+71% Synergy
$0.15
Cloudstone Curio+69% Synergy
$10.63
Nagao, Bound by Honor+67% Synergy
$0.27
Herald's Horn+65% Synergy
$4.22
Urza's Incubator+65% Synergy
$13.08
Oketra's Monument+56% Synergy
$3.75
Pearl Medallion+33% Synergy
$3.00
Generous Gift+20% Synergy
$0.85
Path to Exile-2% Synergy
$1.27
Swords to Plowshares-4% Synergy
$0.85
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+37% Synergy
$28.23
Smothering Tithe+13% Synergy
$35.28
Teferi's Protection+13% Synergy
$45.09
Chrome Mox+8% Synergy
$92.16
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
$643.82
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$94.56
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$71.37
The One Ring-1% Synergy
$67.50
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Eiganjo Exemplar+64% Synergy
$0.05
Takeno, Samurai General+63% Synergy
$0.99
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet+62% Synergy
$0.06
Indebted Samurai+60% Synergy
$0.59
Samurai of the Pale Curtain+59% Synergy
$0.83
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo+57% Synergy
$5.85
Ironsoul Enforcer+56% Synergy
$0.51
Imperial Subduer+56% Synergy
$0.03
Mirror Entity+51% Synergy
$0.44
Mothrider Samurai+47% Synergy
$0.13
Bloodline Pretender+44% Synergy
$1.63
Mentor of the Meek+42% Synergy
$0.19
Sunblade Samurai+41% Synergy
$0.05
Irregular Cohort+41% Synergy
$0.26
Impostor of the Sixth Pride+39% Synergy
$0.15
Alabaster Host Intercessor+39% Synergy
$0.07
Universal Automaton+33% Synergy
$0.55
God-Eternal Oketra+32% Synergy
$1.33
Kitsune Dawnblade+32% Synergy
$0.17
Seven-Tail Mentor+27% Synergy
$0.05
Bushi Tenderfoot+27% Synergy
$0.26
The Wandering Rescuer+26% Synergy
$1.24
Silverstorm Samurai+23% Synergy
$0.14
Samurai Enforcers+23% Synergy
$0.16
Oswald Fiddlebender+21% Synergy
$1.21
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails+18% Synergy
$0.47
Whitemane Lion+17% Synergy
$0.12
Esper Sentinel+16% Synergy
$42.94
Stonecloaker+16% Synergy
$0.13
Avian Changeling+16% Synergy
$0.23
Kuldotha Forgemaster+16% Synergy
$5.10
Kor Skyfisher+15% Synergy
$0.36
Bygone Bishop+14% Synergy
$0.16
Salvage Scout+14% Synergy
$0.10
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way+14% Synergy
$1.48
Ingenious Smith+13% Synergy
$0.21
Kinjalli's Caller+12% Synergy
$0.22
Metallurgeon+11% Synergy
$0.25
Welcoming Vampire+10% Synergy
$0.80
Ao, the Dawn Sky+10% Synergy
$1.08
Ranger of Eos+10% Synergy
$0.70
Ranger-Captain of Eos+9% Synergy
$23.85
Grand Abolisher+7% Synergy
$10.22
Enduring Innocence+7% Synergy
$4.49
Recruiter of the Guard+7% Synergy
$5.75
Soul Warden+6% Synergy
$2.08
Weathered Wayfarer+6% Synergy
$1.07
Felidar Guardian+4% Synergy
$1.48
Skyclave Apparition+2% Synergy
$0.37
Sun Titan+1% Synergy
$0.35
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kentaro, the Smiling Cat safe.
Call to Glory+38% Synergy
$0.22
Silence+31% Synergy
$6.56
Mana Tithe+25% Synergy
$0.42
Orim's Chant+24% Synergy
$2.28
Crib Swap+24% Synergy
$0.21
Astral Steel+21% Synergy
$0.15
Mandate of Peace+14% Synergy
$1.35
Sejiri Shelter+12% Synergy
$1.80
Kabira Takedown+12% Synergy
$0.27
Settle the Wreckage+12% Synergy
$2.59
Faith's Shield+11% Synergy
$0.17
Blacksmith's Skill+9% Synergy
$0.21
Lapse of Certainty+9% Synergy
$0.85
Reprieve+8% Synergy
$0.62
Hold the Line+8% Synergy
$0.21
Flawless Maneuver+7% Synergy
$16.32
Heliod's Intervention+7% Synergy
$1.54
Stroke of Midnight+6% Synergy
$0.32
Rebuff the Wicked+4% Synergy
$5.17
Angel's Grace+2% Synergy
$6.36
Your Temple Is Under Attack-1% Synergy
$0.26
Return to Dust-3% Synergy
$0.10
Unbreakable Formation-4% Synergy
$0.88
Brave the Elements-5% Synergy
$0.44
Dawn's Truce-6% Synergy
$6.69
Akroma's Will-9% Synergy
$11.92
Flare of Fortitude-9% Synergy
$3.77
Disenchant-9% Synergy
$0.13
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's game plan and control the board.
Search for Glory+28% Synergy
$0.66
Dusk // Dawn+27% Synergy
$0.18
Vanquish the Horde+23% Synergy
$0.39
Remember the Fallen+20% Synergy
$0.08
Banishing Slash+17% Synergy
$0.07
Idyllic Tutor+13% Synergy
$8.67
Imperial Oath+13% Synergy
$0.03
Secret Rendezvous+9% Synergy
$0.32
Mass Calcify+8% Synergy
$1.50
Cleansing Nova+3% Synergy
$0.92
Fumigate+3% Synergy
$0.29
Ascend from Avernus+1% Synergy
$1.23
Winds of Abandon+1% Synergy
$5.50
Brilliant Restoration+1% Synergy
$0.89
Approach of the Second Sun+1% Synergy
$1.91
Farewell0% Synergy
$4.23
Wrath of God-1% Synergy
$2.24
Sevinne's Reclamation-1% Synergy
$0.39
Austere Command-4% Synergy
$0.41
Cut a Deal-6% Synergy
$0.28
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Aetherflux Reservoir+56% Synergy
$18.73
Helm of Awakening+56% Synergy
$1.12
The Immortal Sun+47% Synergy
$11.02
Vanquisher's Banner+45% Synergy
$4.16
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+44% Synergy
$6.01
Altar of the Brood+42% Synergy
$9.81
Maskwood Nexus+37% Synergy
$1.46
Bontu's Monument+33% Synergy
$5.23
Door of Destinies+28% Synergy
$5.51
Ashnod's Altar+27% Synergy
$9.00
Mirage Mirror+24% Synergy
$0.57
Scroll Rack+20% Synergy
$20.20
Konda's Banner+19% Synergy
$9.99
Altar of Dementia+18% Synergy
$11.46
Seal of the Guildpact+12% Synergy
$0.38
Mind's Eye+11% Synergy
$4.01
Ancestral Katana+10% Synergy
$0.07
Icon of Ancestry+9% Synergy
$0.47
Coat of Arms+8% Synergy
$14.17
Blasting Station+8% Synergy
$8.09
Stone Calendar+8% Synergy
$10.40
Sensei's Divining Top+7% Synergy
$29.23
Wedding Ring+6% Synergy
$6.64
Investigator's Journal+5% Synergy
$0.13
Phyrexian Altar+4% Synergy
$55.58
Obelisk of Urd+4% Synergy
$2.14
Banner of Kinship+3% Synergy
$3.92
Halo Fountain+2% Synergy
$5.27
Archaeomancer's Map-3% Synergy
$4.21
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$4.54
Skullclamp-8% Synergy
$5.06
Swiftfoot Boots-25% Synergy
$1.28
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Enduring Renewal+34% Synergy
$1.28
Cathars' Crusade+28% Synergy
$3.87
Folk Hero+25% Synergy
$5.23
Rally the Ranks+18% Synergy
$0.38
Martyr's Cause+15% Synergy
$1.30
Trouble in Pairs+14% Synergy
$26.24
Honor of the Pure+13% Synergy
$0.55
On Thin Ice+12% Synergy
$0.70
Tempest Technique+9% Synergy
$1.76
Murmuration+8% Synergy
$2.43
Radiant Destiny+7% Synergy
$0.22
Land Tax+5% Synergy
$21.52
Monologue Tax+5% Synergy
$2.84
Shared Triumph+5% Synergy
$2.83
Smuggler's Share+4% Synergy
$2.36
Darksteel Mutation+2% Synergy
$1.41
Tocasia's Welcome0% Synergy
$1.38
True Conviction-1% Synergy
$3.92
Ghostly Prison-2% Synergy
$4.00
Blind Obedience-5% Synergy
$2.70
Flowering of the White Tree-6% Synergy
$4.39
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kentaro, the Smiling Cat to provide ongoing value and board presence.
The Eternal Wanderer+16% Synergy
$0.72
The Wandering Emperor+11% Synergy
$3.75
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+10% Synergy
$23.81
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Inventors' Fair+39% Synergy
$9.18
Buried Ruin+31% Synergy
$0.38
War Room+26% Synergy
$2.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+22% Synergy
$3.65
Eiganjo Castle+22% Synergy
$12.78
Urza's Tower+20% Synergy
$0.66
Urza's Mine+20% Synergy
$0.65
Urza's Power Plant+20% Synergy
$0.61
Urza's Saga+15% Synergy
$38.71
Ancient Den+15% Synergy
$0.66
Treasure Vault+15% Synergy
$1.30
Temple of the False God+14% Synergy
$0.16
Vesuva+14% Synergy
$4.04
Emergence Zone+13% Synergy
$1.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+11% Synergy
$34.81
Three Tree City+10% Synergy
$18.97
Urza's Workshop+10% Synergy
$14.00
Emeria, the Sky Ruin+8% Synergy
$15.90
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+6% Synergy
$6.37
Lotus Field+6% Synergy
$6.75
Muraganda Raceway+6% Synergy
$0.72
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum+6% Synergy
$0.11
Mistveil Plains+4% Synergy
$0.75
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+4% Synergy
$3.97
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
$2.09
Strip Mine+2% Synergy
$16.70
Arch of Orazca+2% Synergy
$0.18
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
$0.25
Monumental Henge+1% Synergy
$0.49
Karoo+1% Synergy
$1.01
Minas Tirith-1% Synergy
$2.42
Seraph Sanctuary-1% Synergy
$1.65
Windbrisk Heights-7% Synergy
$0.19
Secluded Steppe-7% Synergy
$0.11
Castle Ardenvale-12% Synergy
$0.18
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+23% Synergy
$2.43
Mind Stone+20% Synergy
$0.22
Caged Sun+19% Synergy
$3.61
Everflowing Chalice+14% Synergy
$0.13
Mox Amber+10% Synergy
$67.47
Liquimetal Torque+10% Synergy
$1.36
Mana Crypt+7% Synergy
$55.47
Extraplanar Lens+6% Synergy
$7.63
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.12
Gauntlet of Power+3% Synergy
$3.24
Hedron Archive+2% Synergy
$0.24
Thought Vessel0% Synergy
$1.33
Heraldic Banner0% Synergy
$0.20
Patchwork Banner-3% Synergy
$4.20
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
$1.13
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.50
Throne of Eldraine-10% Synergy
$16.94
Marble Diamond-14% Synergy
$0.17
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
The Mycosynth Gardens+19% Synergy
$0.70
Snow-Covered Plains+16% Synergy
$0.30
Myriad Landscape+13% Synergy
$0.10
Path of Ancestry+12% Synergy
$0.17
Sejiri Shelter+12% Synergy
$1.80
Kabira Takedown+12% Synergy
$0.27
Urza's Cave+10% Synergy
$1.87
Cavern of Souls+8% Synergy
$33.98
Arid Mesa+8% Synergy
$24.47
Marsh Flats+8% Synergy
$22.74
Flooded Strand+3% Synergy
$14.13
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.47
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.21
Windswept Heath+2% Synergy
$10.00
Flagstones of Trokair0% Synergy
$3.37
Witch Enchanter-11% Synergy
$3.68
Plains-17% Synergy
$0.04
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.
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Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Bruna, the Fading Light
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Loran of the Third Path
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Zeriam, Golden Wind
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Gandalf the White
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Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
Sigrid, God-Favored
Sram, Senior Edificer
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Lyra Dawnbringer
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
Jo Grant
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
Rose Tyler
Zuberi, Golden Feather
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Balan, Wandering Knight