The Walking Ballista artifact creature from Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster 2 offers a unique mechanical identity for TCG collectors and players.
Walking Ballista
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster 2
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The Walking Ballista card, numbered 238 in the 2024 Mystery Booster 2 set, stands out as a distinct artifact creature within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Designed by Daniel Ljunggren, this construct card features a mana cost of {X}{X}, allowing players to determine its initial size upon entering the battlefield. As a Construct with a mana value of zero, it serves as a flexible piece for strategic deck building, particularly in formats that favor low-cost artifact interactions. The card's rules text allows it to enter the field with X +1/+1 counters, providing immediate board presence. Furthermore, its activated ability enables players to trade a counter for one point of damage to any target, offering tactical flexibility in combat scenarios. This product represents a fascinating snapshot of Wizards of the Coast's iterative design process, appealing to those who appreciate the mechanical depth of artifact creatures. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, Mystery Booster 2 releases provide a unique window into the development of modern card mechanics, making each card a significant addition to a focused collection.
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Card Details
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Featured
Walking Ballista
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Daniel Ljunggren
Card Stock
English
{X}{X}
Artifact Creature — Construct
0 / 0
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This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. {4}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.