Can walking ballista target planeswalkers?

Can Walking Ballista Target Planeswalkers?

Introduction:

Walking Ballista, a powerful Magic: The Gathering card, has created a lot of buzz among enthusiasts. With its ability to deal damage to any target, many wonder if it can target Planeswalkers. In this article, we will delve deeper into the answer to this question.

Direct Answer:

Walking Ballista can indeed target Planeswalkers. According to the official rules of Magic: The Gathering, "[Walking Ballista] +1/+1 counters when it enters the battlefield; Remove a +1/+1 counter from it: It deals 1 damage to any target." The "any target" in bold type indicates that Planeswalkers are a valid target for the Ballista.

Key Takeaways

• Walking Ballista targets any creature or player but not a static ability unless that static ability is copying a creature’s power (from Gatherer).
• Planeswalkers with loyalty counters (like some planeswalkers) lose loyalty counters only when removed from combat step (end of combat).