Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
$2.16
$2.16Legendary 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
#2506
Current Rank
#1924
Last Week
#2730
Past 2 Years
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.
Colleen Wing, Street Samurai+32% Synergy
$0.20
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot+8% Synergy
$0.51
Baxter Building+3% Synergy
$0.30
The Ten Rings+3% Synergy
$18.45
Super-Soldier Serum+0% Synergy
$0.91
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's abilities and overall game plan.
Devoted Retainer+88% Synergy
$0.16
Sensei Golden-Tail+87% Synergy
$1.84
Konda's Hatamoto+82% Synergy
$0.39
Hand of Honor+80% Synergy
$0.62
Selfless Samurai+80% Synergy
$0.33
Araba Mothrider+79% Synergy
$0.15
Cloud Key+78% Synergy
$2.03
Semblance Anvil+78% Synergy
$7.09
Inner-Chamber Guard+74% Synergy
$0.28
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo+71% Synergy
$3.75
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks.
Kitsune Blademaster+69% Synergy
$0.14
Nagao, Bound by Honor+69% Synergy
$0.23
Eiganjo Exemplar+66% Synergy
$0.17
Indebted Samurai+63% Synergy
$1.22
Takeno, Samurai General+62% Synergy
$0.77
Urza's Incubator+61% Synergy
$19.17
Herald's Horn+61% Synergy
$4.90
Oketra's Monument+55% Synergy
$6.10
Pearl Medallion+24% Synergy
$5.25
Swords to Plowshares+0% Synergy
$1.29
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+25% Synergy
$38.74
Chrome Mox+6% Synergy
$165.82
Ancient Tomb+3% Synergy
$132.37
Teferi's Protection+3% Synergy
$52.06
The One Ring+1% Synergy
$102.95
Smothering Tithe+0% Synergy
$60.87
Farewell-2% Synergy
$5.90
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Samurai of the Pale Curtain+60% Synergy
$0.38
Ironsoul Enforcer+57% Synergy
$1.55
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo+57% Synergy
$6.20
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet+56% Synergy
$0.25
Imperial Subduer+53% Synergy
$0.20
Mothrider Samurai+50% Synergy
$0.11
Auron, Venerated Guardian+50% Synergy
$0.32
Summon: Yojimbo+48% Synergy
$1.12
Mirror Entity+46% Synergy
$2.29
Sunblade Samurai+42% Synergy
$0.11
The Wandering Rescuer+42% Synergy
$2.56
Bloodline Pretender+40% Synergy
$2.36
Mentor of the Meek+38% Synergy
$0.38
Alabaster Host Intercessor+38% Synergy
$0.25
Kitsune Dawnblade+35% Synergy
$0.16
Irregular Cohort+34% Synergy
$0.34
Bushi Tenderfoot+33% Synergy
$0.27
Impostor of the Sixth Pride+30% Synergy
$0.25
Universal Automaton+29% Synergy
$0.64
Seven-Tail Mentor+27% Synergy
$0.16
Samurai Enforcers+25% Synergy
$0.14
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai+24% Synergy
$0.20
Silverstorm Samurai+24% Synergy
$0.19
God-Eternal Oketra+20% Synergy
$1.89
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai+19% Synergy
$1.85
Oswald Fiddlebender+17% Synergy
$2.36
Whitemane Lion+15% Synergy
$0.20
Changeling Wayfinder+15% Synergy
$0.25
Stonecloaker+15% Synergy
$0.16
Kor Skyfisher+14% Synergy
$0.51
Avian Changeling+14% Synergy
$0.36
Bygone Bishop+13% Synergy
$0.35
Kuldotha Forgemaster+12% Synergy
$9.98
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails+12% Synergy
$0.41
Flock Impostor+11% Synergy
$0.23
Takeno's Cavalry+11% Synergy
$0.11
Salvage Scout+11% Synergy
$0.09
Sky-Blessed Samurai+11% Synergy
$0.24
Ingenious Smith+10% Synergy
$0.18
Metallic Mimic+10% Synergy
$0.49
Welcoming Vampire+9% Synergy
$3.80
Recruiter of the Guard+9% Synergy
$5.96
Weathered Wayfarer+8% Synergy
$2.19
Ranger-Captain of Eos+5% Synergy
$38.25
Esper Sentinel+5% Synergy
$59.62
Soul Warden+4% Synergy
$3.77
Enduring Innocence+4% Synergy
$3.50
Skyclave Apparition+3% Synergy
$0.31
Sun Titan+1% Synergy
$0.32
Grand Abolisher-1% Synergy
$19.17
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kentaro, the Smiling Cat safe.
Call to Glory+38% Synergy
$0.23
Crib Swap+27% Synergy
$0.30
Mana Tithe+22% Synergy
$1.17
Silence+19% Synergy
$10.27
Orim's Chant+19% Synergy
$5.39
Generous Gift+15% Synergy
$0.78
Astral Steel+14% Synergy
$0.09
Kabira Takedown+12% Synergy
$0.33
Settle the Wreckage+11% Synergy
$2.88
Reprieve+10% Synergy
$1.52
Sejiri Shelter+10% Synergy
$2.22
Mandate of Peace+9% Synergy
$1.44
Hold the Line+9% Synergy
$0.33
Blacksmith's Skill+8% Synergy
$0.31
Faith's Shield+7% Synergy
$0.27
Stroke of Midnight+7% Synergy
$0.39
Lapse of Certainty+6% Synergy
$1.31
Heliod's Intervention+5% Synergy
$4.67
Rebuff the Wicked+3% Synergy
$7.91
Angel's Grace+1% Synergy
$3.62
Your Temple Is Under Attack0% Synergy
$0.38
Return to Dust-1% Synergy
$0.37
Flawless Maneuver-2% Synergy
$20.77
Erode-2% Synergy
$6.03
Unbreakable Formation-4% Synergy
$1.21
Brave the Elements-4% Synergy
$0.42
Path to Exile-5% Synergy
$1.04
Dawn's Truce-6% Synergy
$8.55
Disenchant-6% Synergy
$0.10
Flare of Fortitude-9% Synergy
$4.04
Akroma's Will-12% Synergy
$15.11
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's game plan and control the board.
Dusk // Dawn+23% Synergy
$0.37
Search for Glory+21% Synergy
$0.88
Banishing Slash+15% Synergy
$0.26
Remember the Fallen+15% Synergy
$0.10
Vanquish the Horde+15% Synergy
$0.29
Mass Calcify+11% Synergy
$3.99
Imperial Oath+11% Synergy
$0.16
Idyllic Tutor+7% Synergy
$12.91
Secret Rendezvous+6% Synergy
$0.34
Cleansing Nova+4% Synergy
$0.39
Austere Command+3% Synergy
$0.34
Fumigate+3% Synergy
$0.23
Ascend from Avernus+1% Synergy
$2.36
Ondu Inversion+0% Synergy
$1.31
Winds of Abandon0% Synergy
$3.44
Cut a Deal0% Synergy
$0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation-1% Synergy
$0.35
Wrath of God-2% Synergy
$4.04
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Cloudstone Curio+60% Synergy
$16.62
Helm of Awakening+50% Synergy
$3.40
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+48% Synergy
$17.29
Vanquisher's Banner+44% Synergy
$4.96
Aetherflux Reservoir+43% Synergy
$20.15
The Immortal Sun+39% Synergy
$13.20
Gathering Stone+38% Synergy
$0.66
Altar of the Brood+38% Synergy
$8.11
Maskwood Nexus+29% Synergy
$2.28
Bontu's Monument+27% Synergy
$7.91
Door of Destinies+23% Synergy
$2.20
Ashnod's Altar+21% Synergy
$14.95
Chronicle of Victory+20% Synergy
$20.57
Mirage Mirror+19% Synergy
$0.28
Konda's Banner+16% Synergy
$12.70
Scroll Rack+13% Synergy
$33.44
Altar of Dementia+12% Synergy
$17.17
Ancestral Katana+12% Synergy
$0.26
Icon of Ancestry+9% Synergy
$0.43
Mind's Eye+9% Synergy
$5.76
Seal of the Guildpact+7% Synergy
$0.47
Sensei's Divining Top+7% Synergy
$41.68
Stone Calendar+7% Synergy
$14.28
The Wind Crystal+7% Synergy
$6.17
Blasting Station+6% Synergy
$9.24
Obelisk of Urd+5% Synergy
$2.55
Banner of Kinship+4% Synergy
$7.43
Coat of Arms+4% Synergy
$19.83
Phyrexian Altar+3% Synergy
$56.02
Wedding Ring+3% Synergy
$11.13
Halo Fountain0% Synergy
$7.79
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$3.84
Skullclamp-7% Synergy
$4.84
Archaeomancer's Map-7% Synergy
$1.15
Swiftfoot Boots-20% Synergy
$2.09
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kentaro, the Smiling Cat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Folk Hero+31% Synergy
$0.65
Enduring Renewal+27% Synergy
$1.57
Cathars' Crusade+23% Synergy
$8.65
Rally the Ranks+17% Synergy
$0.45
Trouble in Pairs+16% Synergy
$26.00
Honor of the Pure+14% Synergy
$0.73
On Thin Ice+10% Synergy
$0.87
Tempest Technique+6% Synergy
$0.32
Martyr's Cause+6% Synergy
$1.31
Radiant Destiny+6% Synergy
$0.32
Shared Triumph+6% Synergy
$3.92
Murmuration+5% Synergy
$0.35
Smuggler's Share+3% Synergy
$9.61
Brave the Sands+1% Synergy
$6.37
Monologue Tax+1% Synergy
$2.50
Darksteel Mutation+1% Synergy
$0.75
Land Tax+0% Synergy
$15.37
True Conviction0% Synergy
$4.70
Tocasia's Welcome0% Synergy
$0.58
Flowering of the White Tree-4% Synergy
$10.58
Blind Obedience-4% Synergy
$6.35
Ghostly Prison-5% Synergy
$5.03
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kentaro, the Smiling Cat to provide ongoing value and board presence.
The Eternal Wanderer+19% Synergy
$1.74
The Wandering Emperor+17% Synergy
$3.99
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Inventors' Fair+31% Synergy
$17.60
Buried Ruin+29% Synergy
$0.38
War Room+22% Synergy
$4.38
Urza's Power Plant+20% Synergy
$2.50
Urza's Mine+20% Synergy
$2.00
Urza's Tower+20% Synergy
$1.04
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+19% Synergy
$5.23
Eiganjo Castle+17% Synergy
$15.05
Temple of the False God+14% Synergy
$0.25
Three Tree City+14% Synergy
$26.07
Ancient Den+13% Synergy
$1.01
Treasure Vault+11% Synergy
$1.82
Urza's Saga+10% Synergy
$42.98
Vesuva+10% Synergy
$3.53
Emergence Zone+6% Synergy
$4.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$53.45
Urza's Workshop+5% Synergy
$18.89
Muraganda Raceway+4% Synergy
$0.91
Arch of Orazca+2% Synergy
$0.32
Lotus Field+2% Synergy
$2.44
Karoo+2% Synergy
$1.17
Monumental Henge+1% Synergy
$0.34
Minas Tirith+1% Synergy
$5.99
Guildless Commons+1% Synergy
$3.13
Mistveil Plains+0% Synergy
$0.25
Kor Haven+0% Synergy
$18.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+0% Synergy
$12.42
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
$0.38
Emeria, the Sky Ruin-1% Synergy
$5.11
Ishgard, the Holy See-1% Synergy
$1.76
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$3.61
Secluded Steppe-2% Synergy
$0.25
Seraph Sanctuary-2% Synergy
$1.50
Windbrisk Heights-6% Synergy
$0.25
Abandoned Air Temple-7% Synergy
$6.04
Castle Ardenvale-8% Synergy
$0.28
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+26% Synergy
$4.83
Mind Stone+24% Synergy
$0.34
Caged Sun+11% Synergy
$3.64
Everflowing Chalice+10% Synergy
$0.29
Liquimetal Torque+8% Synergy
$4.01
Mox Amber+7% Synergy
$76.63
Extraplanar Lens+6% Synergy
$12.44
Hedron Archive+5% Synergy
$0.23
Heraldic Banner+4% Synergy
$0.34
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.38
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
$1.38
Mox Opal+1% Synergy
$241.89
Patchwork Banner-1% Synergy
$1.75
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
$0.97
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
$2.42
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.49
Throne of Eldraine-7% Synergy
$29.90
Marble Diamond-13% Synergy
$0.28
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kentaro, the Smiling Cat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
The Mycosynth Gardens+17% Synergy
$0.35
Snow-Covered Plains+13% Synergy
$0.38
Path of Ancestry+13% Synergy
$0.28
Kabira Takedown+12% Synergy
$0.33
Urza's Cave+10% Synergy
$1.17
Sejiri Shelter+10% Synergy
$2.22
Arid Mesa+8% Synergy
$27.00
Cavern of Souls+7% Synergy
$47.75
Marsh Flats+7% Synergy
$31.53
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.30
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
$0.27
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$35.63
Flooded Strand+1% Synergy
$15.61
Ondu Inversion+0% Synergy
$1.31
Witch Enchanter-7% Synergy
$4.24
Plains-14% Synergy
$0.11
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.
Takeno, Samurai General
Nagao, Bound by Honor
Sensei Golden-Tail
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
Iizuka the Ruthless
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
Samwise the Stouthearted
Ambrosia Whiteheart
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
G'raha Tia
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
Atalya, Samite Master
Rashida Scalebane
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Prava of the Steel Legion // The Prismatic Piper
Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ao, the Dawn Sky
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Hixus, Prison Warden
Lena, Selfless Champion
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
Parhelion II
Thurid, Mare of Destiny
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
Tameshi, Reality Architect
Tayam, Luminous Enigma
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
The War Doctor // Donna Noble
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate