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Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
BOK · Betrayers of Kamigawa #13 · Rare · released 2005-02-04
{1}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
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.
"The bonds of bushido will draw the dishonored back someday, and I will be there waiting."
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is a rare white creature from Betrayers of Kamigawa (2005). Recent market prices range from $2.23 to $17.09 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$2.21
USD Foil$17.09
Format legality
Where you can play Kentaro, the Smiling Cat in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $2.23 to $17.09 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Betrayers of Kamigawa at $2.23.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betrayers of Kamigawa This page | 13 | Rare | $2.23 | $17.09 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2005-02-01Kentaro doesn’t change when you can cast Samurai. It just makes Samurai castable for generic mana.
- 2005-02-01Kentaro’s ability only applies while Kentaro is on the battlefield. You have to pay for Kentaro normally. It still costs {1}{W}.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kentaro, the Smiling Cat legal in Commander?
Yes — Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Kentaro, the Smiling Cat legal in?
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Kentaro, the Smiling Cat been printed?
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat has a single printing, released in 2005.
What is the cheapest printing of Kentaro, the Smiling Cat?
The cheapest printing is Betrayers of Kamigawa (#13) at about $2.23.
Who illustrated Kentaro, the Smiling Cat?
This printing of Kentaro, the Smiling Cat was illustrated by Donato Giancola.