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Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Price tag $2.12

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

#3047 Current Rank
#3541 Last Week
#2648 Past 2 Years

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.

Erode Erode
+8% Synergy $5.73
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+4% Synergy $2.39
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+2% Synergy $0.33

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
+87% Synergy $1.84
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+84% Synergy $0.34
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+82% Synergy $0.76
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+81% Synergy $0.15
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+81% Synergy $0.28
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+81% Synergy $1.31
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+80% Synergy $7.05
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+75% Synergy $0.32
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+72% Synergy $3.66

Top Cards

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

Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+69% Synergy $0.25
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+69% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+66% Synergy $0.16
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+65% Synergy $4.73
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+63% Synergy $16.31
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+63% Synergy $15.45
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+56% Synergy $5.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+25% Synergy $4.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+27% Synergy $37.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $53.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $167.83
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1122.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $58.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $104.98
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.44
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.23

Creatures

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

Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+62% Synergy $1.02
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+60% Synergy $0.46
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+60% Synergy $0.77
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+59% Synergy $0.20
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+56% Synergy $6.14
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+55% Synergy $0.80
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+54% Synergy $0.15
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+51% Synergy $0.12
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+48% Synergy $1.90
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+45% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+45% Synergy $1.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+41% Synergy $0.40
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+41% Synergy $2.18
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+41% Synergy $0.11
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+37% Synergy $2.54
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+36% Synergy $0.39
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+36% Synergy $0.15
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+34% Synergy $0.14
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+33% Synergy $0.25
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+31% Synergy $0.64
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+30% Synergy $0.29
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.12
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+25% Synergy $0.18
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+24% Synergy $2.10
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+24% Synergy $0.21
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+24% Synergy $0.15
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+18% Synergy $1.93
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+16% Synergy $0.29
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+16% Synergy $0.25
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+16% Synergy $1.66
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+15% Synergy $0.16
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+15% Synergy $0.25
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+15% Synergy $0.60
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+15% Synergy $0.35
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+14% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+13% Synergy $9.77
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+13% Synergy $1.44
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+13% Synergy $0.12
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+12% Synergy $0.40
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+12% Synergy $0.20
Salvage Scout Salvage Scout
+11% Synergy $0.10
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+10% Synergy $1.87
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $57.84
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $3.15
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+9% Synergy $5.85
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.98
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.97
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+5% Synergy $3.61
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.35
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
0% Synergy $16.27

Instants

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

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+37% Synergy $0.18
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+28% Synergy $0.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+20% Synergy $1.06
Silence Silence
+19% Synergy $9.98
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+19% Synergy $6.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $1.43
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+17% Synergy $0.09
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.55
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+11% Synergy $2.53
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+10% Synergy $2.22
Faith's Shield Faith's Shield
+9% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.38
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $1.76
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.96
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $5.06
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+1% Synergy $7.55
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.21
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.32
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.13
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.38
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $16.40

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.36
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+22% Synergy $0.74
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+16% Synergy $0.26
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+16% Synergy $0.10
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+15% Synergy $0.29
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+11% Synergy $0.13
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+10% Synergy $5.02
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $11.84
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.41
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $2.23
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+1% Synergy $1.57
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.29
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.01
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-1% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+51% Synergy $3.40
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+48% Synergy $24.05
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+47% Synergy $18.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+43% Synergy $4.33
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+38% Synergy $12.20
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+38% Synergy $8.65
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+31% Synergy $0.67
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+30% Synergy $2.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+30% Synergy $5.33
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $15.82
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+23% Synergy $7.31
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+20% Synergy $0.62
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+16% Synergy $17.27
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+16% Synergy $12.08
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+15% Synergy $31.62
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+12% Synergy $19.27
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+12% Synergy $5.25
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+12% Synergy $0.19
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+10% Synergy $0.49
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.35
Stone Calendar Stone Calendar
+8% Synergy $13.82
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $6.00
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $48.02
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+7% Synergy $8.31
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $18.50
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.58
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $53.83
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $12.15
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.76
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $7.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.29
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $6.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Folk Hero Folk Hero
+32% Synergy $7.80
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+30% Synergy $1.53
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+23% Synergy $8.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+17% Synergy $28.39
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.42
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.68
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+10% Synergy $0.70
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+9% Synergy $0.91
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+8% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.29
Murmuration Murmuration
+5% Synergy $0.35
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $3.72
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $9.07
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $6.56
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.60
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.81
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $0.72
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $5.04
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $6.64
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $9.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.61

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+19% Synergy $1.52
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+16% Synergy $4.40

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+34% Synergy $14.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $6.02
War Room War Room
+21% Synergy $2.33
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+19% Synergy $13.61
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+19% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+19% Synergy $1.87
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+19% Synergy $1.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $23.41
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+13% Synergy $0.91
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+12% Synergy $1.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $40.01
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.22
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $4.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $49.91
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.92
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+5% Synergy $18.42
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $2.55
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.24
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.46
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.16
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.34
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $20.96
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $4.20
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $4.54
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $12.76
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $2.12
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $18.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.78
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.53
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-5% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $7.68
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.26

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
+24% Synergy $4.47
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+13% Synergy $3.59
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $74.38
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $2.77
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $11.72
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $237.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.42
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $3.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $35.66
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.36
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+14% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $0.87
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $28.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $31.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.20
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $4.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.03
Plains Plains
-15% Synergy $0.08

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