Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
$0.15
$0.15Legendary Creature — Human Spellshaper
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#1942
Current Rank
#2217
Last Week
#1914
Last Month
Mono-Red Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Jaya Ballard, Task Mage.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jaya Ballard, Task Mage decks.
Melded Moxite+3% Synergy
$0.07
Dauntless Scrapbot+3% Synergy
$0.15
The Endstone0% Synergy
$5.07
The Eternity Elevator0% Synergy
$2.36
Pain for All-2% Synergy
$0.62
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's abilities and overall game plan.
Squee, Goblin Nabob+65% Synergy
$0.23
Distorting Lens+63% Synergy
$0.62
Scuttlemutt+54% Synergy
$0.17
Basilisk Collar+54% Synergy
$3.34
Repercussion+52% Synergy
$5.97
Anger+42% Synergy
$1.79
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+41% Synergy
$0.87
Containment Construct+35% Synergy
$0.51
Jaya Ballard+34% Synergy
$0.51
Conspiracy Theorist+33% Synergy
$0.40
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jaya Ballard, Task Mage decks.
Pyroblast+30% Synergy
$6.27
Brash Taunter+27% Synergy
$0.63
Vandalblast+19% Synergy
$3.74
Blasphemous Act+14% Synergy
$1.85
Faithless Looting+11% Synergy
$0.28
Mana Geyser+11% Synergy
$1.99
Thrill of Possibility+7% Synergy
$0.08
Lightning Greaves+7% Synergy
$4.54
Chaos Warp+1% Synergy
$0.50
Ruby Medallion-1% Synergy
$7.33
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gamble+19% Synergy
$10.63
Underworld Breach+9% Synergy
$9.44
Glacial Chasm+8% Synergy
$20.44
The One Ring+3% Synergy
$82.60
Jeska's Will+1% Synergy
$25.52
Mana Vault-2% Synergy
$77.64
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$95.44
Deflecting Swat-4% Synergy
$50.95
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Painter's Servant+28% Synergy
$68.00
Stuffy Doll+27% Synergy
$6.87
Surly Badgersaur+27% Synergy
$7.48
Magus of the Wheel+24% Synergy
$0.71
Shard Phoenix+23% Synergy
$0.69
Goblin Welder+21% Synergy
$12.85
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+19% Synergy
$16.58
Goblin Engineer+17% Synergy
$7.59
Glint-Horn Buccaneer+17% Synergy
$3.38
Firewing Phoenix+17% Synergy
$0.13
Skarrgan Firebird+15% Synergy
$0.16
Solemn Simulacrum+14% Synergy
$0.25
Burnished Hart+14% Synergy
$0.09
Revolutionist+14% Synergy
$0.02
Anje's Ravager+13% Synergy
$0.27
Magma Phoenix+13% Synergy
$0.27
Blazing Rootwalla+13% Synergy
$0.16
Stromkirk Occultist+12% Synergy
$0.05
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun+11% Synergy
$1.11
Toralf, God of Fury+11% Synergy
$2.10
Brallin, Skyshark Rider+11% Synergy
$2.68
Runehorn Hellkite+11% Synergy
$0.61
Imperial Recruiter+10% Synergy
$12.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+9% Synergy
$2.67
Chandra's Incinerator+9% Synergy
$1.65
Chandra's Phoenix+9% Synergy
$0.35
Magus of the Moon+8% Synergy
$4.51
Ox of Agonas+8% Synergy
$0.64
Jaya's Phoenix+7% Synergy
$0.29
Reckless Wurm+7% Synergy
$0.05
Bloodmad Vampire+7% Synergy
$0.05
Incorrigible Youths+6% Synergy
$0.08
Hoarding Dragon+5% Synergy
$0.15
Kozilek, the Great Distortion+5% Synergy
$4.34
Dualcaster Mage+4% Synergy
$3.35
Heartless Hidetsugu+4% Synergy
$1.10
Godo, Bandit Warlord+4% Synergy
$0.86
Pinnacle Monk+3% Synergy
$1.63
Birgi, God of Storytelling+1% Synergy
$20.81
Humble Defector+1% Synergy
$0.15
Dockside Extortionist0% Synergy
$11.87
Feldon of the Third Path0% Synergy
$1.00
Young Pyromancer-2% Synergy
$0.23
Simian Spirit Guide-3% Synergy
$1.65
Twinflame Tyrant-3% Synergy
$21.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-4% Synergy
$30.32
Iron Myr-6% Synergy
$0.54
Runaway Steam-Kin-7% Synergy
$0.92
Neheb, the Eternal-7% Synergy
$1.18
Guttersnipe-11% Synergy
$0.19
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jaya Ballard, Task Mage safe.
Fiery Temper+30% Synergy
$0.18
Red Elemental Blast+20% Synergy
$8.90
Burnout+13% Synergy
$0.82
Reverberate+12% Synergy
$2.03
Comet Storm+12% Synergy
$1.01
Reiterate+11% Synergy
$5.46
Violent Eruption+11% Synergy
$0.07
Price of Progress+10% Synergy
$5.77
Wild Ricochet+10% Synergy
$0.35
Inferno+9% Synergy
$0.49
Incinerate+8% Synergy
$0.34
Commune with Lava+7% Synergy
$0.34
Electric Revelation+7% Synergy
$0.13
Jaya's Greeting+7% Synergy
$0.08
Wild Magic Surge+6% Synergy
$1.05
Starstorm+6% Synergy
$0.21
Punishing Fire+6% Synergy
$0.37
Big Score+5% Synergy
$0.70
Lightning Strike+5% Synergy
$0.09
Increasing Vengeance+5% Synergy
$0.51
Ricochet Trap+5% Synergy
$0.57
Active Volcano+5% Synergy
$0.51
Boil+5% Synergy
$0.47
Invoke Calamity+4% Synergy
$0.26
Fork+4% Synergy
Unexpected Windfall+3% Synergy
$1.00
Delayed Blast Fireball+3% Synergy
$9.30
Twinferno+3% Synergy
$0.18
Tibalt's Trickery+2% Synergy
$9.06
Pyretic Ritual+2% Synergy
$5.81
Flare of Duplication+2% Synergy
$1.23
Cathartic Pyre+2% Synergy
$0.22
Pyrokinesis+2% Synergy
$1.78
Lightning Bolt+1% Synergy
$1.06
Electrodominance0% Synergy
$0.27
Demand Answers-1% Synergy
$0.34
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$11.04
Return the Favor-4% Synergy
$1.47
Desperate Ritual-6% Synergy
$2.54
Untimely Malfunction-7% Synergy
$4.99
Seething Song-10% Synergy
$5.85
Abrade-11% Synergy
$0.10
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's game plan and control the board.
Reforge the Soul+27% Synergy
$2.72
Avacyn's Judgment+19% Synergy
$0.14
Chain Reaction+14% Synergy
$0.25
Past in Flames+14% Synergy
$2.94
Alchemist's Greeting+14% Synergy
$0.02
Cathartic Reunion+13% Synergy
$0.14
Wheel of Fortune+13% Synergy
$1482.44
Reckless Handling+12% Synergy
$0.18
Shattering Spree+8% Synergy
$1.13
Devil's Play+8% Synergy
$0.20
Wheel of Misfortune+7% Synergy
$4.72
Star of Extinction+7% Synergy
$0.73
Wheel of Fate+7% Synergy
$2.38
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.15
All Is Dust+6% Synergy
$3.73
Fiery Confluence+5% Synergy
$0.30
Wild Guess+5% Synergy
$0.09
Crackle with Power+4% Synergy
$5.97
Ruination+4% Synergy
$4.63
Rolling Earthquake+4% Synergy
$3.22
Insult // Injury+3% Synergy
$0.54
Insurrection+3% Synergy
$7.10
Tormenting Voice+2% Synergy
$0.05
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$7.59
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
$0.53
Banefire+2% Synergy
$0.58
Ignite the Future+2% Synergy
$0.33
Pirate's Pillage0% Synergy
$0.42
Grab the Prize-1% Synergy
$0.22
Mizzix's Mastery-1% Synergy
$2.25
Seize the Spoils-4% Synergy
$0.38
Light Up the Stage-5% Synergy
$0.20
Sundering Eruption-5% Synergy
$1.00
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Darksteel Plate+32% Synergy
$5.90
Rings of Brighthearth+24% Synergy
$3.79
Battlemage's Bracers+24% Synergy
$4.03
Crucible of Worlds+24% Synergy
$29.61
Monument to Endurance+22% Synergy
$6.54
Magebane Armor+22% Synergy
$0.98
Bag of Holding+21% Synergy
$0.11
Endless Atlas+20% Synergy
$1.88
Wayfarer's Bauble+19% Synergy
$0.26
Shadowspear+18% Synergy
$34.22
Thousand-Year Elixir+18% Synergy
$11.96
Mithril Coat+17% Synergy
$18.49
Illusionist's Bracers+16% Synergy
$4.10
Ensnaring Bridge+14% Synergy
$10.23
Sword of Fire and Ice+13% Synergy
$42.43
Mind's Eye+13% Synergy
$4.07
Sword of War and Peace+13% Synergy
$7.28
Expedition Map+10% Synergy
$0.85
Resurrection Orb+10% Synergy
$14.96
Currency Converter+10% Synergy
$8.87
Sword of Sinew and Steel+10% Synergy
$13.59
Grindstone+9% Synergy
$10.82
Staff of Nin+8% Synergy
$1.41
Akroma's Memorial+8% Synergy
$26.35
Loxodon Warhammer+7% Synergy
$0.99
Sensei's Divining Top+7% Synergy
$32.79
Gauntlet of Might+7% Synergy
Chandra's Regulator+7% Synergy
$0.23
Batterskull+7% Synergy
$4.47
Journeyer's Kite+7% Synergy
$0.11
Sword of Forge and Frontier+6% Synergy
$7.52
Armillary Sphere+6% Synergy
$0.10
Butcher's Cleaver+5% Synergy
$0.06
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+4% Synergy
$1.64
Torpor Orb+3% Synergy
$2.55
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$19.92
Sting, the Glinting Dagger+1% Synergy
$1.73
Hammer of Nazahn0% Synergy
$15.92
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
$1.32
The Fire Crystal-17% Synergy
$4.59
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Gratuitous Violence+21% Synergy
$0.73
Fiery Emancipation+16% Synergy
$9.69
Braid of Fire+16% Synergy
$17.06
Blood Moon+10% Synergy
$6.83
Furnace of Rath+9% Synergy
$5.59
The Rollercrusher Ride+8% Synergy
$0.58
Dictate of the Twin Gods+7% Synergy
$0.94
Stranglehold+7% Synergy
$4.30
Smoke+7% Synergy
$4.86
Vicious Shadows+7% Synergy
$2.28
Tectonic Reformation+5% Synergy
$0.28
Spiteful Banditry+4% Synergy
$3.83
Artist's Talent+3% Synergy
$5.43
Valakut Exploration+2% Synergy
$5.82
Virtue of Courage+1% Synergy
$1.25
Burning Earth+1% Synergy
$2.33
Sulfuric Vortex0% Synergy
$0.98
City on Fire-1% Synergy
$7.34
Powerbalance-2% Synergy
$0.27
Mechanized Warfare-2% Synergy
$0.45
Descent into Avernus-3% Synergy
$9.60
Outpost Siege-3% Synergy
$0.26
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Jaya Ballard, Task Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator+19% Synergy
$0.37
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+17% Synergy
$4.03
Daretti, Scrap Savant+15% Synergy
$0.54
Jaya, Venerated Firemage+12% Synergy
$0.16
Chandra Ablaze+12% Synergy
$4.21
Koth of the Hammer+11% Synergy
$1.56
Chandra, Flamecaller+10% Synergy
$0.45
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon+9% Synergy
$11.50
Chandra, Awakened Inferno+8% Synergy
$8.25
Koth, Fire of Resistance+7% Synergy
$0.33
Chandra, Dressed to Kill+5% Synergy
$0.89
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame+5% Synergy
$0.63
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$1.98
Ugin, Eye of the Storms+4% Synergy
$28.85
Chandra, Fire Artisan+3% Synergy
$0.32
Ugin, the Ineffable+3% Synergy
$1.31
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+25% Synergy
$15.66
Inventors' Fair+17% Synergy
$10.32
Buried Ruin+16% Synergy
$0.35
Strip Mine+14% Synergy
$18.89
Witch's Clinic+14% Synergy
$5.11
Terrain Generator+12% Synergy
$2.98
Thespian's Stage+11% Synergy
$0.51
Vesuva+9% Synergy
$4.22
War Room+8% Synergy
$2.85
Arcane Lighthouse+8% Synergy
$9.12
Forgotten Cave+7% Synergy
$0.18
Desert of the Fervent+7% Synergy
$0.14
Hanweir Battlements+7% Synergy
$1.38
Shivan Gorge+6% Synergy
$0.52
Flamekin Village+6% Synergy
$2.04
Drownyard Temple+6% Synergy
$0.13
Kher Keep+5% Synergy
$0.20
Smoldering Crater+5% Synergy
$0.12
Geier Reach Sanitarium+5% Synergy
$0.89
Ghost Quarter+5% Synergy
$0.64
Wasteland+5% Synergy
$20.31
Blast Zone+5% Synergy
$0.49
Urza's Saga+4% Synergy
$41.89
Dormant Volcano+4% Synergy
$0.68
Temple of the False God+3% Synergy
$0.15
Maze of Ith+2% Synergy
$7.45
Spinerock Knoll+1% Synergy
$0.49
Scavenger Grounds+1% Synergy
$0.40
Tyrite Sanctum+1% Synergy
$1.67
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-1% Synergy
$35.89
Great Furnace-2% Synergy
$2.92
Arena of Glory-3% Synergy
$9.32
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
$2.59
Command Beacon-5% Synergy
$5.76
Mines of Moria-6% Synergy
$1.00
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Caged Sun+26% Synergy
$3.60
Gauntlet of Power+24% Synergy
$4.19
Pyromancer's Goggles+22% Synergy
$0.83
Extraplanar Lens+14% Synergy
$8.02
Fire Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.27
Mind Stone+8% Synergy
$0.21
Hedron Archive+8% Synergy
$0.28
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$2.70
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
$0.20
Liquimetal Torque+5% Synergy
$1.81
Patriar's Seal+5% Synergy
$3.14
Glittering Stockpile+4% Synergy
$0.34
Gilded Lotus+4% Synergy
$1.13
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+4% Synergy
$16.23
Coldsteel Heart+4% Synergy
$0.86
Everflowing Chalice+1% Synergy
$0.24
Throne of Eldraine0% Synergy
$20.12
Fellwar Stone-2% Synergy
$1.34
Commander's Sphere-2% Synergy
$0.17
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.15
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.24
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.52
Cursed Mirror-9% Synergy
$1.28
Lands
The mana base foundation for Jaya Ballard, Task Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+15% Synergy
$0.21
Snow-Covered Mountain+14% Synergy
$0.48
Wooded Foothills+4% Synergy
$13.58
Scalding Tarn+4% Synergy
$24.05
Prismatic Vista+4% Synergy
$30.82
Fabled Passage+4% Synergy
$5.01
Pinnacle Monk+3% Synergy
$1.63
Arid Mesa+3% Synergy
$26.74
Bloodstained Mire+3% Synergy
$13.64
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$7.59
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.55
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$11.04
Sundering Eruption-5% Synergy
$1.00
Mountain-14% Synergy
$0.06
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