Petalmane Baku
Betrayers of Kamigawa 139 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 139
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Rebecca Guay
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this creature.
1 generic mana, Remove X ki counters from this creature: Add X mana of any one color.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Petalmane Baku was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to explore the Japanese-inspired mythology of the Kamigawa plane, focusing on the conflict between mortal inhabitants and the spirit realm known as the Kami. The card represents a Baku, a benevolent spirit in Japanese folklore often associated with the consumption of nightmares, rendered here with a distinct, otherworldly aesthetic consistent with the set's high-fantasy themes.
The artwork for this card was provided by veteran fantasy illustrator Christopher Rush. Known for his foundational contributions to the game's early visual identity, Rush utilized a stylized approach that balanced the organic, plant-like features of the creature with the traditional ink-wash inspired sensibilities found throughout the Kamigawa block. Upon its release, the card became a modest staple in limited-format play, valued by players for its ability to generate mana through the 'splice onto arcane' mechanic central to the expansion's identity.
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