Baku Altar
BOKBetrayers of Kamigawa/#152/2005Rare
MV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.30
ManaPool$0.26
TCGplayer$0.97
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.59Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.97TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.9%30d▼ 48.1%90d▼ 53.8%
90d high
$2.15
90d low
$0.97
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.97
Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Down 48.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 55% below its 90 day high of $2.15.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 362% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this artifact.
, , Remove a ki counter from this artifact: Create a 1/1 colorless Spirit creature token.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Baku Altar
Baku Altar is an Artifact, with mana cost {2} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.97 (down 48.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Baku Altar FAQ
How much is Baku Altar worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Baku Altar is $0.97. It is down 48.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.97 to $2.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Baku Altar?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa at $0.97 on TCGplayer.
What set was Baku Altar first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BOK #152, released 2005-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Baku Altar?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.48 versus $0.97 for nonfoil, which is 362% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Baku Altar legal in Commander?
Yes, Baku Altar is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Baku Altar legal in Modern?
Yes, Baku Altar is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Baku Altar legal in Standard?
Baku Altar is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Baku Altar do?
Baku Altar is an Artifact with mana cost {2}. Its Oracle text 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.".