Kami of Whispered Hopes

{2}{G}
Creature — Spirit

If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on a permanent you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on that permanent instead.

{T}: Add X mana of any one color, where X is Kami of Whispered Hopes's power.

Set March of the Machine
Rarity Uncommon

Why Play Kami of Whispered Hopes

Doubling +1/+1 counters while providing explosive mana acceleration makes this Spirit essential for counter-based strategies and ramp decks. The card shines in games where you can quickly grow creatures with counters, then leverage the mana ability for massive turns that overwhelm opponents. Playing it early sets up powerful mid-game plays, as even a modest counter placement doubles your mana production while building board presence.

Format Notes

Commander remains the strongest format for Kami of Whispered Hopes, appearing in virtually every +1/+1 counter deck and many green ramp strategies. Pioneer and Modern see occasional play in Hardened Scales builds and creature-based combo decks that can abuse the counter doubling effect. The card's power level keeps it relevant in casual metas while remaining fair enough to avoid ban discussions across all formats.

Combos & Synergies

Hardened Scales creates an explosive engine where single counter additions become massive growths, quickly turning the Kami into a mana powerhouse. Walking Ballista pairs perfectly by providing an immediate mana sink and win condition once you generate large amounts of colored mana. Evolution Sage triggers whenever you play lands, doubling counters across your board while building toward game-ending mana turns with the Kami's tap ability.

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