Quick Answer

Terror Ballista is a rare Artifact Creature — Construct from BRO (BRO) costing {7}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Terror Ballista MTG card

Terror Ballista

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

Menace Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice another creature. When you do, destroy target creature an opponent controls. Unearth {3}{B}{B} ({3}{B}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

5/3 rare CMC: 7.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Leon Tukker
Menace Unearth

Market Prices

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$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.34
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.24
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Terror Ballista? Basics

Terror Ballista is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice another creature. When you do, destroy target creature an opponent controls. Unearth {3}{B}{B} ({3}{B}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Terror Ballista cost to cast? Basics

Terror Ballista has a mana cost of {7}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Terror Ballista's mana cost of {7} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Terror Ballista has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Terror Ballista's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice another creature. When you do, destroy target creature an opponent controls. Unearth {3}{B}{B} ({3}{B}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Terror Ballista? Pricing

The current market price for Terror Ballista is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Terror Ballista? Pricing

You can purchase Terror Ballista from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Terror Ballista normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.34

Is Terror Ballista legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Terror Ballista in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Terror Ballista legal in Modern? Legality

Terror Ballista is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Terror Ballista legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Terror Ballista is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Terror Ballista legal in Pioneer? Legality

Terror Ballista is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Terror Ballista legal in Legacy? Legality

Terror Ballista is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Terror Ballista legal in Vintage? Legality

Terror Ballista is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Terror Ballista legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Terror Ballista in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Terror Ballista from? Details

This printing of Terror Ballista is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 290.

Terror Ballista may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Terror Ballista's rarity? Details

Terror Ballista is a rare card in BRO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Terror Ballista? Details

Terror Ballista was illustrated by Leon Tukker.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Terror Ballista's power and toughness? Details

Terror Ballista is a 5/3 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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