Skullmane Baku is a Spirit creature card from the 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion, identified by card number 83 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Skullmane Baku
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion, Skullmane Baku (#83) is a notable Spirit creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This card features a mana cost of {3}{B}{B} and serves as a key component for collectors focused on the Black color identity within this set. Designed by artist Greg Hildebrandt, the card introduces a unique mechanic allowing players to place ki counters whenever a Spirit or Arcane spell is cast. These counters can then be utilized to reduce the power and toughness of target creatures, offering strategic depth for those building decks around the Betrayers of Kamigawa theme. For investors and hobbyists, this product represents a tangible piece of early 2000s TCG history. Collectors often seek out cards from this era to complete their sets or to appreciate the distinct artistic style of the period. The Betrayers of Kamigawa set remains a significant chapter in Magic's lore, and Skullmane Baku stands as a recognizable entry for those tracking the evolution of creature types. Whether you are a long-time player or a new collector, adding this card to your collection provides a direct connection to the game's rich past.
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Featured Subject
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Skullmane Baku
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Greg Hildebrandt
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Creature — Spirit
2 / 1
B
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Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this creature. {1}, {T}, Remove X ki counters from this creature: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.