Skullmane Baku
Betrayers of Kamigawa 83 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this creature.
1 generic mana, tap, Remove X ki counters from this creature: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skullmane Baku was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card belongs to the Spirit-focused mechanics of the Kamigawa block, which drew heavy inspiration from Japanese folklore and Shinto mythology. Within this setting, Baku are depicted as benevolent, often whimsical spirits that serve as manifestations of specific concepts or natural phenomena.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who captured the creature's ethereal yet imposing presence consistent with the set's high-fantasy aesthetic. As a black-aligned Spirit, the card utilizes a 'splice' mechanic and a counter-based ability that rewards players for casting other Spirit or Arcane spells. It was designed to function as a mid-game utility piece, fitting into the broader strategic landscape of the Kamigawa limited environment.
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