Kentaro, the Smiling Cat — Frequently Asked Questions
9 common questions about Kentaro, the Smiling Cat in MTG — View Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
What does Kentaro, the Smiling Cat do?
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is a Legendary Creature — Human Samurai. Its Oracle text reads: "Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) You may pay X rather than pay the mana cost for Samurai spells you cast, where X is that spell's mana value." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Kentaro, the Smiling Cat?
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is a Legendary Creature — Human Samurai. It is a Rare card from the Betrayers of Kamigawa set.
What format is Kentaro, the Smiling Cat legal in?
How much does Kentaro, the Smiling Cat cost?
The current market price for Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is approximately $2.05 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Kentaro, the Smiling Cat from?
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat was printed in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Browse all cards from Betrayers of Kamigawa.
Is Kentaro, the Smiling Cat good in Commander?
Yes, Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is legal in Commander. It has 20 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat?
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat has 20 known combos. The most popular include: Whitemane Lion + Urza's Incubator + Maskwood Nexus (Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB); Kor Skyfisher + Urza's Incubator + Maskwood Nexus (Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB); Whitemane Lion + Urza's Incubator + Arcane Adaptation (Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB). View all combos with Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.
What cards are similar to Kentaro, the Smiling Cat?
There are 2 cards similar to Kentaro, the Smiling Cat with comparable effects or strategies. View all cards similar to Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.
What are budget alternatives to Kentaro, the Smiling Cat?
Since Kentaro, the Smiling Cat costs $2.05, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Kentaro, the Smiling Cat.
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