Heavy Ballista
Seventh Edition 19★ • uncommon
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 19★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
tap: This creature deals 2 damage to target attacking or blocking creature.
"Soldiers wear down and enemies collapse—but the ballista never tires."— Ballista captain
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Heavy Ballista was released in 2001 as part of Magic: The Gathering's Seventh Edition, which marked the first core set to feature a new card frame design. As a functional reprint from earlier sets, it was designed to provide a tactical defensive option in limited play environments, reflecting the game's shift toward more refined art direction and cleaner layout standards at the turn of the millennium.
The illustration was provided by Brian Snõddy, a staple artist for the game during this era. Snõddy utilized a high-contrast style to depict the siege engine, aiming to convey the immense weight and mechanical presence of the card within the game's fantasy setting. Upon release, the card was received as a straightforward, utility-focused piece, valued by players for its ability to stabilize the board against aggressive creature strategies.
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