Can Kraken Hunter's ability (spending buffs to pay power costs) be used to pay for Accelerate costs?

Ruling: Yes, Kraken Hunter's ability to spend buffs can be used to pay for Accelerate costs because Accelerate is part of the total cost.

Sequence:

• Determine total cost by applying ignores
• Apply additional costs (Accelerate)
• Apply cost increases
• Apply discounts (Kraken Hunter's effect)