The Baku Altar foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion is a sought-after rare artifact for TCG collectors.
Baku Altar
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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The Baku Altar (card number 152) from the 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa set stands as a distinctive artifact in Magic: The Gathering history. Designed by Edward P. Beard, Jr., this rare foil card offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's rich lore. As a two-mana artifact, it provides strategic value by allowing players to generate Spirit creature tokens, a mechanic that resonates with fans of the game's complex rule sets. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Betrayers of Kamigawa set or to add a functional piece to their library. The foil treatment adds visual appeal, making it a favorite among those who appreciate the aesthetic diversity of older expansions. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Baku Altar represents a stable entry point into the Kamigawa block, offering both nostalgic value and gameplay utility. Its enduring presence in the community highlights the lasting impact of the series on the trading card game landscape.
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Baku Altar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact
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Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this artifact. {2}, {T}, Remove a ki counter from this artifact: Create a 1/1 colorless Spirit creature token.