App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Spellshaper

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2248 Current Rank
#2031 Last Week
#2080 Last Month

Videos

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.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.34
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+2% Synergy $1.16
Kulrath Zealot Kulrath Zealot
+2% Synergy $0.08
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+1% Synergy $11.22
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-9% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's abilities and overall game plan.

Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+63% Synergy $0.34
Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+59% Synergy $0.59
Repercussion Repercussion
+52% Synergy $7.11
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+50% Synergy $0.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+50% Synergy $3.50
Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $1.97
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+39% Synergy $2.87
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+36% Synergy $0.59
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+34% Synergy $0.49
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+33% Synergy $67.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jaya Ballard, Task Mage decks.

Pyroblast Pyroblast
+31% Synergy $10.21
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+27% Synergy $1.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+23% Synergy $12.01
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+16% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.69
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.51
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.96

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $13.71
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $13.61
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+7% Synergy $24.48
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.65
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $97.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+32% Synergy $0.42
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+25% Synergy $5.86
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+24% Synergy $0.93
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+24% Synergy $9.38
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+20% Synergy $26.34
Shard Phoenix Shard Phoenix
+20% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+19% Synergy $15.49
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+16% Synergy $6.55
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+15% Synergy $8.33
Firewing Phoenix Firewing Phoenix
+15% Synergy $0.14
Revolutionist Revolutionist
+14% Synergy $0.06
Skarrgan Firebird Skarrgan Firebird
+14% Synergy $0.15
Blazing Rootwalla Blazing Rootwalla
+14% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.24
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.31
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $2.00
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+11% Synergy $0.11
Magma Phoenix Magma Phoenix
+11% Synergy $0.21
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $13.51
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $6.03
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+9% Synergy $3.31
Runehorn Hellkite Runehorn Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.64
Reckless Wurm Reckless Wurm
+9% Synergy $0.06
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $5.19
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+8% Synergy $1.89
Chandra's Phoenix Chandra's Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.29
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
+8% Synergy $0.73
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+7% Synergy $4.77
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Jaya's Phoenix Jaya's Phoenix
+7% Synergy $0.32
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.52
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $5.46
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+6% Synergy $0.16
Incorrigible Youths Incorrigible Youths
+6% Synergy $0.10
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+5% Synergy $0.62
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+4% Synergy $0.74
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+3% Synergy $27.54
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+3% Synergy $2.63
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+3% Synergy $0.20
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.25
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-3% Synergy $3.07
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-4% Synergy $28.02
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-4% Synergy $5.14
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-5% Synergy $0.83
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $42.97
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-6% Synergy $1.14
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-7% Synergy $7.12
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-7% Synergy $0.33
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-16% Synergy $8.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jaya Ballard, Task Mage safe.

Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+31% Synergy $0.16
Reverberate Reverberate
+14% Synergy $2.86
Burnout Burnout
+14% Synergy $0.98
Reiterate Reiterate
+12% Synergy $15.44
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+11% Synergy $7.18
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+11% Synergy $3.71
Violent Eruption Violent Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.11
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+9% Synergy $0.30
Incinerate Incinerate
+9% Synergy $0.42
Inferno Inferno
+8% Synergy $0.50
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.35
Jaya's Greeting Jaya's Greeting
+7% Synergy $0.09
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.37
Active Volcano Active Volcano
+6% Synergy $0.55
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.27
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+5% Synergy $0.47
Fork Fork
+5% Synergy
Punishing Fire Punishing Fire
+5% Synergy $0.34
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+4% Synergy $17.76
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+4% Synergy $0.58
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.91
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy $2.95
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.99
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+3% Synergy $1.90
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+3% Synergy $2.05
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+3% Synergy $0.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.74
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.47
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $11.82
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $13.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.43
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-3% Synergy $2.26
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $11.24
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-5% Synergy $4.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.45
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $12.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.43
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's game plan and control the board.

Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+28% Synergy $4.24
Avacyn's Judgment Avacyn's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+14% Synergy $0.33
Alchemist's Greeting Alchemist's Greeting
+14% Synergy $0.02
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+13% Synergy $0.29
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+12% Synergy $4.13
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+12% Synergy $0.31
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $1907.80
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $6.66
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.44
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.90
Devil's Play Devil's Play
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fireball Fireball
+7% Synergy $0.15
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.16
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $1.45
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+6% Synergy $3.79
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $12.28
Jaya's Firenado Jaya's Firenado
+5% Synergy $0.05
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.16
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.18
Ruination Ruination
+4% Synergy $4.44
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+4% Synergy $3.40
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+4% Synergy $0.35
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.93
Insurrection Insurrection
+3% Synergy $7.82
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.45
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+2% Synergy $0.72
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.64
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+1% Synergy $1.26
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.46
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.61
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.10
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+27% Synergy $5.46
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+27% Synergy $18.48
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+24% Synergy $30.89
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+24% Synergy $3.83
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+22% Synergy $4.73
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+20% Synergy $0.13
Magebane Armor Magebane Armor
+20% Synergy $0.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+19% Synergy $2.32
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $15.16
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $28.23
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+16% Synergy $3.92
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $39.36
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+14% Synergy $11.05
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+13% Synergy $5.70
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+11% Synergy $49.85
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.61
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+10% Synergy $12.61
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+10% Synergy $14.51
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $9.39
Grindstone Grindstone
+10% Synergy $12.71
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+8% Synergy $11.92
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $2.85
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+7% Synergy
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+7% Synergy $1.37
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.57
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $39.43
Chandra's Regulator Chandra's Regulator
+6% Synergy $0.22
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $30.72
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $10.97
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.26
Batterskull Batterskull
+5% Synergy $4.51
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $20.07
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+2% Synergy $11.95
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+1% Synergy $3.76
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $14.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.85
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-11% Synergy $3.27
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-17% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jaya Ballard, Task Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+19% Synergy $0.35
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+19% Synergy $28.97
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+17% Synergy $21.82
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+12% Synergy $7.01
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+10% Synergy $5.81
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+9% Synergy $0.45
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+8% Synergy $3.66
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+7% Synergy $7.23
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.98
Smoke Smoke
+6% Synergy $6.00
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+5% Synergy $0.37
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $8.17
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.85
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+3% Synergy $2.46
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $3.79
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+1% Synergy $1.62
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+1% Synergy $16.70
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $1.54
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $12.25
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.34
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.25
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.44
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $13.78

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jaya Ballard, Task Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+17% Synergy $2.95
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+16% Synergy $0.47
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+14% Synergy $1.39
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.36
Chandra Ablaze Chandra Ablaze
+8% Synergy $3.53
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $12.58
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+7% Synergy $0.44
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $9.91
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.52
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+5% Synergy $1.42
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.09
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+25% Synergy $15.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $13.10
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $11.61
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $21.06
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+11% Synergy $2.22
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $8.35
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy $3.30
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $9.15
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+7% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+6% Synergy $0.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+6% Synergy $1.73
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.30
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.72
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+5% Synergy $0.65
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.89
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+5% Synergy $1.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $37.08
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.43
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $8.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $43.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
0% Synergy $2.99
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.01
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $1.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.78
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.44

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+23% Synergy $0.44
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+22% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+22% Synergy $3.88
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+15% Synergy $9.70
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.80
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $3.98
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.98
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.20
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.95
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.86
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $34.62
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-9% Synergy $1.64

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jaya Ballard, Task Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+14% Synergy $0.48
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.52
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $2.56
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $30.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $29.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.46
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.60
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $19.28
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $13.37
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.10
Mountain Mountain
-13% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Jaya Ballard, Task Mage.