Petalmane Baku⁣ - Betrayers of Kamigawa⁣ (Common)⁣ [139]

Petalmane Baku is a 1/2 Spirit creature that costs {1}{G} to cast, making it relatively cheap to play early in the game. Its ability allows you to gain ki counters whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, which can be quite beneficial in a deck that focuses on those types of spells, as it enables you to generate additional mana later on. By spending one mana and removing ki counters, you can convert them into mana of any one colour, which can help you cast more powerful spells or pay for abilities in the mid to late game. You'd want to include Petalmane Baku in a Spirit-heavy or Arcane-themed deck where you can consistently trigger its ability, thus ramping up your mana production. However, keep in mind that it has low toughness, making it vulnerable to removal spells and creature attacks, so you'll need to protect it or ensure it can survive long enough to accumulate ki counters.