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Walking Ballista
AER · Aether Revolt #181 · Rare · released 2017-01-20
{X}{X}
Artifact Creature — Construct
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.
Walking Ballista is a rare creature from Aether Revolt (2017). It has been printed 11 times across 9 sets, from 2017 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $5.84 to $90.42 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$9.37
USD Foil$16.46
Format legality
Where you can play Walking Ballista in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerBanned
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $5.84 to $90.42 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Final Fantasy Commander at $5.84.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aether Revolt Promos | 181s | Rare | — | $20.21 |
| Aether Revolt This page | 181 | Rare | $9.07 | $16.46 |
| Magic Online Promos | 69991 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 58 | Rare | — | $36.08 |
| Double Masters | 306 | Rare | $10.28 | $15.71 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 806 | Rare | $10.73 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1265 | Rare | — | $76.30 |
| Fallout | 880 | Rare | — | $90.42 |
| Fallout | 352 | Rare | $23.64 | $26.80 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 238 | Rare | $8.77 | $46.80 |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 371 | Rare | $5.84 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-08-07A casting cost of {X}{X} means that you pay twice X. If you want X to be 3, you pay {6} to cast Walking Ballista.
- 2020-08-07If Walking Ballista has been dealt damage or had its toughness reduced by an effect, this limits how many times you'll be able to remove +1/+1 counters from it in a single turn. For example, if it has three +1/+1 counters on it and has been dealt 1 damage this turn, it will be destroyed immediately after you activate the ability a second time and you won't be able to activate it a third time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Walking Ballista legal in Commander?
Yes — Walking Ballista is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Walking Ballista legal in?
Walking Ballista is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Walking Ballista been printed?
Walking Ballista has been printed 11 times across 9 sets, from 2017 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Walking Ballista?
The cheapest printing is Final Fantasy Commander (#371) at about $5.84.
Who illustrated Walking Ballista?
This printing of Walking Ballista was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.