Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
$2.23
$2.23Legendary 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
#2980
Current Rank
#3098
Last Week
#2937
Past 2 Years
184
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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
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.
Shields Up!+4% Synergy
in 4% of decks
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's abilities and overall game plan.
Sensei Golden-Tail+88% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.73
Devoted Retainer+87% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.12
Konda's Hatamoto+83% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.31
Selfless Samurai+81% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.32
Cloud Key+79% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.64
Hand of Honor+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.51
Araba Mothrider+77% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.16
Semblance Anvil+77% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$6.01
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo+72% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$4.36
Kitsune Blademaster+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.15
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.
Sensei Golden-Tail+88% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.73
Devoted Retainer+87% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.12
Konda's Hatamoto+83% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.31
Selfless Samurai+81% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.32
Cloud Key+79% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.64
Hand of Honor+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.51
Araba Mothrider+77% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.16
Semblance Anvil+77% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$6.01
Oketra's Monument+58% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$4.61
Pearl Medallion+26% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$8.71
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+23% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$37.21
Chrome Mox+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$165.94
Ancient Tomb+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$124.65
Teferi's Protection+5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$47.06
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1121.06
Smothering Tithe+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$58.10
The One Ring+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$103.84
Farewell0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.90
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo+72% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$4.36
Kitsune Blademaster+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.15
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo+61% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$6.18
Samurai of the Pale Curtain+59% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.41
Ironsoul Enforcer+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.99
Auron, Venerated Guardian+52% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.27
Summon: Yojimbo+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.59
The Wandering Rescuer+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.09
Mirror Entity+46% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.31
Sunblade Samurai+41% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.11
Mentor of the Meek+40% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$4.72
Bloodline Pretender+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.29
Alabaster Host Intercessor+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.20
Kitsune Dawnblade+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.16
Bushi Tenderfoot+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.25
Irregular Cohort+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Seven-Tail Mentor+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.18
Colleen Wing, Street Samurai+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.17
Impostor of the Sixth Pride+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.29
Universal Automaton+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.61
Samurai Enforcers+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.14
Silverstorm Samurai+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.27
God-Eternal Oketra+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.60
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.15
Oswald Fiddlebender+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.23
Whitemane Lion+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Stonecloaker+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.12
Kor Skyfisher+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.61
Kuldotha Forgemaster+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.38
Bygone Bishop+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Changeling Wayfinder+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Salvage Scout+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.13
Avian Changeling+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Weathered Wayfarer+11% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.22
Takeno's Cavalry+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.10
Ingenious Smith+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.21
Sky-Blessed Samurai+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.16
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Metallic Mimic+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.18
Flock Impostor+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Recruiter of the Guard+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.29
Welcoming Vampire+7% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.67
Ranger-Captain of Eos+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$36.35
Esper Sentinel+6% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$52.64
Enduring Innocence+4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.53
Sun Titan+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.31
Skyclave Apparition+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Soul Warden+3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.19
Grand Abolisher0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$16.89
Witch Enchanter-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.25
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kentaro, the Smiling Cat safe.
Call to Glory+42% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.27
Crib Swap+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.28
Enlightened Tutor+23% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$37.21
Mana Tithe+21% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.82
Silence+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$9.50
Orim's Chant+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.13
Reprieve+13% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.41
Generous Gift+13% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.41
Kabira Takedown+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.23
Astral Steel+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.09
Hold the Line+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Settle the Wreckage+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.47
Mandate of Peace+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.93
Sejiri Shelter+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.77
Faith's Shield+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Blacksmith's Skill+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Heliod's Intervention+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.07
Lapse of Certainty+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.24
Teferi's Protection+5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$47.06
Ethereal Haze+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.45
Stroke of Midnight+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.31
Rebuff the Wicked+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.74
Angel's Grace+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.25
Your Temple Is Under Attack+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.41
Return to Dust0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Swords to Plowshares-1% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$1.69
Brave the Elements-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Unbreakable Formation-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.58
Erode-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.19
Flawless Maneuver-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.24
Dawn's Truce-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.30
Disenchant-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.08
Path to Exile-7% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.35
Flare of Fortitude-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.51
Akroma's Will-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.49
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's game plan and control the board.
Search for Glory+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.72
Dusk // Dawn+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.30
Vanquish the Horde+16% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.61
Banishing Slash+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Mass Calcify+14% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.63
Remember the Fallen+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.18
Imperial Oath+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.12
Idyllic Tutor+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$12.79
Secret Rendezvous+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.35
Cleansing Nova+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Fumigate+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Austere Command+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.39
Ondu Inversion+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.09
Ascend from Avernus+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.29
Winds of Abandon+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.36
Cut a Deal+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.36
Farewell0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.90
Wrath of God-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.93
Sevinne's Reclamation-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Herald's Horn+62% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$5.29
Urza's Incubator+60% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$20.97
Cloudstone Curio+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$17.32
Helm of Awakening+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$2.79
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$15.39
Vanquisher's Banner+45% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$4.33
The Immortal Sun+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$11.75
Aetherflux Reservoir+40% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$20.74
Altar of the Brood+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$8.40
Gathering Stone+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.40
Maskwood Nexus+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.70
Bontu's Monument+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$4.47
Door of Destinies+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.47
Chronicle of Victory+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$23.21
Ashnod's Altar+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$16.66
Mirage Mirror+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.37
Konda's Banner+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$12.67
Scroll Rack+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$34.53
Altar of Dementia+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$17.17
Ancestral Katana+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.21
Icon of Ancestry+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
The Ten Rings+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.84
Mind's Eye+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.23
The Wind Crystal+6% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$8.32
Sensei's Divining Top+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$39.17
Blasting Station+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.38
Stone Calendar+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$14.91
Banner of Kinship+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.41
Obelisk of Urd+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.27
Coat of Arms+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.35
Wedding Ring+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.70
Expedition Map+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.80
The One Ring+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$103.84
Halo Fountain0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.24
Lightning Greaves-3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.26
Archaeomancer's Map-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.09
Skullclamp-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.91
Swiftfoot Boots-21% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.76
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Folk Hero+34% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.82
Enduring Renewal+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.52
Cathars' Crusade+21% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$8.59
Rally the Ranks+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.36
Trouble in Pairs+15% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$29.79
Honor of the Pure+12% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.83
On Thin Ice+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.70
Tempest Technique+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Martyr's Cause+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.81
Shared Triumph+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.98
Radiant Destiny+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Brave the Sands+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.20
Smuggler's Share+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.59
Land Tax+3% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$16.19
Smothering Tithe+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$58.10
Darksteel Mutation+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.07
Monologue Tax+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.30
True Conviction0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.09
Tocasia's Welcome-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.29
Flowering of the White Tree-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.57
Ghostly Prison-7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.97
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kentaro, the Smiling Cat to provide ongoing value and board presence.
The Wandering Emperor+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.68
The Eternal Wanderer+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.29
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Inventors' Fair+31% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$19.43
Buried Ruin+28% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.40
War Room+24% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$3.98
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+23% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$6.16
Urza's Mine+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.09
Urza's Power Plant+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.06
Urza's Tower+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.05
Eiganjo Castle+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$14.53
Ancient Den+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.72
Three Tree City+15% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$29.91
Temple of the False God+15% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.34
Treasure Vault+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.15
Urza's Saga+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$38.50
Vesuva+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+9% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$43.71
Emergence Zone+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.02
Ancient Tomb+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$124.65
Urza's Workshop+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$21.28
Muraganda Raceway+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.68
Karoo+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.11
Guildless Commons+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.58
Strip Mine+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$20.18
Minas Tirith+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.12
Rogue's Passage+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.93
Lotus Field+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.47
Kor Haven+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.97
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.90
Mistveil Plains+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Monumental Henge+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.56
Secluded Steppe-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.71
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.22
Seraph Sanctuary-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin-3% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$7.47
Windbrisk Heights-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.26
Castle Ardenvale-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Abandoned Air Temple-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.09
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.54
Mind Stone+21% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.30
Caged Sun+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.89
Everflowing Chalice+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.37
Liquimetal Torque+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.14
Mox Amber+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$83.61
Chrome Mox+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$165.94
Extraplanar Lens+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.86
Hedron Archive+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Heraldic Banner+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1121.06
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$1.71
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Patchwork Banner0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.75
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.03
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.85
Throne of Eldraine-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$29.30
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.58
Marble Diamond-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
The Mycosynth Gardens+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.39
Snow-Covered Plains+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.40
Path of Ancestry+14% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.26
Kabira Takedown+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.23
Sejiri Shelter+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.77
Urza's Cave+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.50
Cavern of Souls+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$50.04
Arid Mesa+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$30.12
Marsh Flats+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$30.21
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.34
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$30.92
Ondu Inversion+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.09
Flagstones of Trokair0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.53
Witch Enchanter-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.25
Plains-15% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.08
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Deck Stats
Based on 184 Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 28
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 19
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 33
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 28 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 19 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 33 |
Lands: 23 basic, 10 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1829 |
| 2024-11 | 2355 |
| 2024-12 | 1929 |
| 2025-01 | 2340 |
| 2025-02 | 2064 |
| 2025-03 | 2070 |
| 2025-04 | 2471 |
| 2025-05 | 2616 |
| 2025-06 | 2330 |
| 2025-07 | 2535 |
| 2025-08 | 2239 |
| 2025-09 | 2883 |
| 2025-10 | 2770 |
| 2025-11 | 2772 |
| 2025-12 | 2880 |
| 2026-01 | 2853 |
| 2026-02 | 2957 |
| 2026-03 | 2532 |
| 2026-04 | 2905 |
| 2026-05 | 2898 |
| 2026-06 | 3411 |
| 2026-07 | 2419 |
| 2026-08 | 3277 |
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