Ballista Charger
Ballista Charger is a Uncommon Artifact — Vehicle from Kaladesh (196) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ballista Charger suits collectors and players working on Kaladesh who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Ballista Charger from Kaladesh?
Ballista Charger is a Artifact — Vehicle in Kaladesh numbered 196. Mana cost {5}. Ballista Charger (196) from Kaladesh should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Ballista Charger worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Ballista Charger. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Kaladesh |
|---|---|
| Number | 196 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $0.40 |
| Normal | $0.08 |
Card stats
| Power | 6 |
|---|
How collectible is Ballista Charger?
Ballista Charger is a Uncommon printing in Kaladesh. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2016.
What are the key details for Ballista Charger?
Ballista Charger lists as Artifact — Vehicle with keywords Crew. Artist: Sung Choi. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ballista Charger (196) from Kaladesh should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Ballista Charger is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact — Vehicle in Kaladesh, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.08).
- Mana cost {5} and type line Artifact — Vehicle help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Ballista Charger from Kaladesh?
Ballista Charger is a Uncommon Artifact — Vehicle from Kaladesh numbered 196 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ballista Charger worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Ballista Charger. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ballista Charger?
Ballista Charger is catalogued as Uncommon in Kaladesh. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ballista Charger legal in Commander or Standard?
Ballista Charger shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Ballista Charger near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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