Kentaro, the Smiling Cat foil from the 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa set, offering collectors a unique Samurai mechanic and legendary status.
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Kentaro, the Smiling Cat (BOK #13) is a legendary Human Samurai from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion Betrayers of Kamigawa. This foil card features a mana cost of {1}{W} and a power/toughness of 2/1, making it a surprisingly durable presence on the battlefield. Its primary appeal lies in its unique ability: players may pay {X} rather than the mana cost for Samurai spells, where X is that spell's mana value. This mechanic allows for flexible resource management, particularly when combined with Bushido 1, which grants +1/+1 to Kentaro whenever it blocks or becomes blocked. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, Kentaro represents a distinct era of gameplay innovation. The card's foil finish adds visual depth, appealing to those who value aesthetic treatments alongside mechanical utility. As a numbered release from the Betrayers of Kamigawa set, it holds a specific place in the history of the game's lore and design. Enthusiasts often seek this card to complete set collections or to utilize its strategic potential in various formats. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your archive, this product offers both strategic depth and collectible value.
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Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Donato Giancola
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
2 / 1
W
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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."