Walking Ballista
Secret Lair Drop 58 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana X mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Bad Flip Productions, Inc.
- Finish
- Foil
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 originally released in the 2017 Aether Revolt expansion, designed as a modular artifact creature that became a staple in competitive Magic: The Gathering formats due to its versatility and ability to function as both a threat and a win condition. The Secret Lair Drop version, featuring collector number 58, was part of a specialized series of limited-run releases that prioritized unique, expressive artistic direction over standard set aesthetics.
This particular printing was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his ethereal and painterly style. By stripping away the industrial aesthetic of the original Aether Revolt card, Voss reimagined the construct with a more whimsical, dreamlike quality. This artistic departure was well-received by collectors who sought out the Secret Lair series as a way to personalize their decks with distinct visual interpretations of iconic cards.
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