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Baku Altar is a rare Artifact from BOK (BOK) costing {2}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Baku Altar MTG card

Baku Altar

Artifact

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Edward P. Beard, Jr.

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$0.70
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$2.75
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$0.59
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$5.99
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€1.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baku Altar? Basics

Baku Altar is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Baku Altar cost to cast? Basics

Baku Altar has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Baku Altar's mana cost of {2} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Baku Altar has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Baku Altar's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Baku Altar? Pricing

The current market price for Baku Altar is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.75 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Baku Altar? Pricing

You can purchase Baku Altar from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Baku Altar normal: $0.7 | foil: $2.75

Is Baku Altar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Baku Altar in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Baku Altar legal in Modern? Legality

Baku Altar is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Baku Altar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Baku Altar is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Baku Altar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Baku Altar in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Baku Altar legal in Legacy? Legality

Baku Altar is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Baku Altar legal in Vintage? Legality

Baku Altar is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Baku Altar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Baku Altar in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Baku Altar from? Details

This printing of Baku Altar is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 152.

Baku Altar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Baku Altar's rarity? Details

Baku Altar is a rare card in BOK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Baku Altar? Details

Baku Altar was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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