Walking Ballista
Aether Revolt 181 • rare
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 181
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana X mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $12.26
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
4 generic mana: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerBanned
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Walking Ballista was released in early 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt set for Magic: The Gathering. Within the lore of the set, it represents a construct powered by Aether, the magical energy source of the plane of Kaladesh, which emphasizes an aesthetic of intricate metalwork and steampunk-inspired invention. It was designed as a versatile colorless artifact creature, a staple mechanic that allows players to scale the card's power and toughness based on the amount of mana invested during its casting.
The card's visual identity was brought to life by artist Daniel Ljunggren, who focused on the utilitarian and mechanical nature of the construct. Ljunggren utilized a clean, functional design that emphasizes the ballista mechanism integrated into the creature's frame, reflecting the innovative spirit of Kaladesh. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a highly efficient tool in competitive play, noted for its utility in both aggressive and combo-oriented decks across multiple formats.
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