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 card was introduced in the Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2001. As part of the first core set of the modern era to include card frames with updated, simplified aesthetics, the Seventh Edition aimed to bridge the gap between long-time players and a new generation of enthusiasts. The set focused on providing a cohesive and accessible experience, utilizing a mix of reprints that defined the gameplay mechanics of the late 1990s.
The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Brian Sndur, who utilized a bold, functional style to depict the mechanical siege weapon. His design focuses on the physical imposing nature of the ballista, emphasizing its role as a stationary defensive tool within the game's combat system. Upon its release, the card was received as a straightforward utility artifact, valued by players for its ability to provide direct damage through a tapping mechanic, serving as a reliable inclusion in casual artifact-themed decks of that period.
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