Baku Altar
Betrayers of Kamigawa 152 • rare
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 152
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Edward P. Beard, Jr.
- Market price
- $1.97
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this artifact.
2 generic mana, tap, Remove a ki counter from this artifact: Create a 1/1 colorless Spirit creature token.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Baku Altar was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set, the second expansion in the Kamigawa block for Magic: The Gathering. This set drew heavily from Japanese mythology and folklore, centering on the conflict between the mortal realm and the spirit world. The card represents a shrine used to commune with the spirits, known as 'baku,' which were depicted in this set as creatures that feed on dreams and spirits.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a long-time contributor to the game known for her ethereal and detailed style. Nielsen aimed to convey a sense of ancient reverence and mystical energy through the altar’s design, balancing traditional shinto-inspired architecture with the strange, otherworldly aesthetics established for the spirit-focused creatures of the set. Upon release, it was seen as a thematic utility piece that bolstered the deck-building mechanics surrounding the 'spiritcraft' keyword, which rewarded players for playing spirit and arcane spells.
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