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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

#3019 Current Rank
#2771 Last Week
#2493 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
+14% Synergy $2.37
Turtles Forever Turtles Forever
+2% Synergy $0.38

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 $0.16
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+88% Synergy $1.73
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+84% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+82% Synergy $0.30
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+82% Synergy $0.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+81% Synergy $1.14
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+81% Synergy $0.15
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+80% Synergy $7.92
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+76% Synergy $0.26
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+75% Synergy $3.51

Top Cards

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

Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+69% Synergy $0.12
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+69% Synergy $0.29
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+67% Synergy $12.27
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+66% Synergy $0.12
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+65% Synergy $4.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+64% Synergy $16.11
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+57% Synergy $5.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+28% Synergy $3.98
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+30% Synergy $35.14
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $54.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $56.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $154.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $103.87
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1080.07
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $106.97

Creatures

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

Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+64% Synergy $0.69
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+63% Synergy $0.20
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+63% Synergy $0.75
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+59% Synergy $0.44
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+59% Synergy $0.69
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+56% Synergy $6.03
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+56% Synergy $0.11
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+51% Synergy $0.12
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+48% Synergy $2.03
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+45% Synergy $1.35
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+44% Synergy $0.29
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+43% Synergy $1.79
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+43% Synergy $0.14
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+42% Synergy $0.28
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+38% Synergy $0.41
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+38% Synergy $0.08
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+36% Synergy $2.16
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+35% Synergy $0.11
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+32% Synergy $0.13
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+30% Synergy $0.64
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+30% Synergy $0.30
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+28% Synergy $3.32
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.10
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+25% Synergy $0.13
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+25% Synergy $0.18
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+23% Synergy $0.18
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+18% Synergy $2.71
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+16% Synergy $0.20
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+16% Synergy $0.36
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+15% Synergy $0.16
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+14% Synergy $0.23
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+14% Synergy $0.45
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+14% Synergy $8.74
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+13% Synergy $0.47
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+13% Synergy $0.40
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+13% Synergy $1.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $55.56
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+12% Synergy $0.21
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+12% Synergy $0.16
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+12% Synergy $0.13
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+10% Synergy $2.84
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+8% Synergy $5.15
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $1.96
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+6% Synergy $3.06
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $5.71
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+6% Synergy $32.51
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+5% Synergy $1.88
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
0% Synergy $16.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+36% Synergy $0.18
Silence Silence
+25% Synergy $10.23
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+25% Synergy $0.21
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+23% Synergy $1.06
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+23% Synergy $0.10
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+21% Synergy $5.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+17% Synergy $1.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.27
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+11% Synergy $2.83
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.58
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+10% Synergy $1.21
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+10% Synergy $2.15
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+10% Synergy $0.28
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.35
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.34
Faith's Shield Faith's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.22
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $7.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $7.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.41
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.27
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.28
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.49
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.58
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $19.06
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.05

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.30
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+22% Synergy $0.80
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+17% Synergy $0.27
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+17% Synergy $0.09
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+14% Synergy $0.24
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+10% Synergy $2.54
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $11.07
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.81
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.65
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.62
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.56
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $7.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.35
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+53% Synergy $3.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+52% Synergy $22.38
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+49% Synergy $20.52
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+48% Synergy $4.35
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+41% Synergy $11.89
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+41% Synergy $9.11
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+33% Synergy $2.35
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+32% Synergy $0.65
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+32% Synergy $6.27
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+25% Synergy $11.05
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $14.33
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+20% Synergy $0.64
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+18% Synergy $11.80
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+16% Synergy $25.83
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $15.47
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+14% Synergy $17.51
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+12% Synergy $5.69
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+11% Synergy $0.22
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+10% Synergy $0.44
Stone Calendar Stone Calendar
+9% Synergy $10.90
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $16.49
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $45.80
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.49
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+7% Synergy $9.48
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $6.16
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+5% Synergy $11.54
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.33
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+3% Synergy $7.05
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.70
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $1.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.40
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $5.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.90

Enchantments

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

Folk Hero Folk Hero
+28% Synergy $7.73
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+28% Synergy $1.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+28% Synergy $8.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+17% Synergy $28.88
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+16% Synergy $0.40
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.64
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+9% Synergy $0.94
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+8% Synergy $0.67
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+8% Synergy $0.74
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.37
Murmuration Murmuration
+6% Synergy $0.41
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $3.44
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.99
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.30
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $0.61
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $8.80
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.56
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.78
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.98
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $8.93
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.91
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $3.38

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+17% Synergy $1.25
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+14% Synergy $4.40

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+36% Synergy $14.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.34
War Room War Room
+24% Synergy $2.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+21% Synergy $5.84
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+21% Synergy $12.74
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+20% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+20% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+20% Synergy $1.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $1.65
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $25.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $37.34
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.56
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $5.01
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $52.44
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+8% Synergy $17.89
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $4.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $8.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.73
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.39
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.20
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+4% Synergy $0.97
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $22.13
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $4.88
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.43
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $9.02
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.29
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.69
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.59
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $6.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $4.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.87
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $70.34
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $3.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $10.63
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $214.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.64
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $2.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $36.86
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-15% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+12% Synergy $0.42
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.58
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $47.68
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $31.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $28.65
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.30
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $2.91
Plains Plains
-13% Synergy $0.17

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