Walking Ballista
Secret Lair Drop 1265 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1265
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana X mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- 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 first introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Aether Revolt. It quickly became a staple in multiple competitive formats due to its versatility as both an interactive removal tool and a lethal finisher, particularly in decks capable of generating infinite mana or utilizing +1/+1 counter synergies. Its design, characterized by the ability to remove its own counters to deal damage, reflects the inventive and clockwork-inspired aesthetic of the plane of Kaladesh.
This specific iteration is part of the Secret Lair series, a line of premium, curated reprints featuring unique artistic treatments. Warren Mahy provided the illustration for this version, departing from the original technical schematic style to offer a more stylistic, evocative depiction of the construct. The Secret Lair Drop series was conceived to celebrate the artistry behind the game, allowing for thematic cohesion and aesthetic exploration that distinguishes these limited-run cards from their standard counterparts.
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