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Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Price tag $0.30

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

#2176 Current Rank
#1982 Last Week
#2151 Past 2 Years

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.

Misty Knight, Hero for Hire Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
+9% Synergy $2.08
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+4% Synergy $2.19
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+3% Synergy $0.29
Flashback Flashback
-1% Synergy $4.97
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-3% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.31
Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+60% Synergy $0.69
Repercussion Repercussion
+52% Synergy $9.52
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+51% Synergy $0.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+51% Synergy $4.17
Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $0.41
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+40% Synergy $2.22
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+36% Synergy $0.39
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+35% Synergy $0.44
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+34% Synergy $61.43

Top Cards

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

Pyroblast Pyroblast
+31% Synergy $12.52
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+28% Synergy $2.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+16% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.92
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $12.37

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $15.84
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $11.25
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+6% Synergy $24.09
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $43.04
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+32% Synergy $0.23
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+24% Synergy $5.40
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+23% Synergy $1.36
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+23% Synergy $12.95
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+19% Synergy $25.00
Shard Phoenix Shard Phoenix
+19% Synergy $1.57
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+17% Synergy $21.02
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+16% Synergy $7.02
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+14% Synergy $9.98
Firewing Phoenix Firewing Phoenix
+14% Synergy $0.14
Revolutionist Revolutionist
+14% Synergy $0.17
Blazing Rootwalla Blazing Rootwalla
+13% Synergy $0.23
Skarrgan Firebird Skarrgan Firebird
+13% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.31
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.42
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+11% Synergy $14.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.33
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $2.73
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+11% Synergy $5.72
Runehorn Hellkite Runehorn Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.70
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+10% Synergy $0.14
Magma Phoenix Magma Phoenix
+10% Synergy $0.26
Chandra's Phoenix Chandra's Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.30
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+9% Synergy $4.46
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $2.71
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+8% Synergy $2.31
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
+8% Synergy $0.72
Reckless Wurm Reckless Wurm
+8% Synergy $0.14
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+7% Synergy $4.86
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+7% Synergy $0.25
Jaya's Phoenix Jaya's Phoenix
+7% Synergy $0.39
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $4.99
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+5% Synergy $0.89
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+5% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.33
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+4% Synergy $2.86
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $35.00
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+2% Synergy $0.27
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.29
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-4% Synergy $25.78
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-4% Synergy $3.17
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-5% Synergy $1.57
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-5% Synergy $1.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $48.17
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-6% Synergy $7.47
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-6% Synergy $0.29
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-7% Synergy $0.51
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-13% Synergy $21.90
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-17% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+32% Synergy $0.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+22% Synergy $11.50
Burnout Burnout
+14% Synergy $0.77
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $2.97
Reiterate Reiterate
+12% Synergy $18.84
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+11% Synergy $7.34
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+11% Synergy $3.24
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+10% Synergy $0.32
Violent Eruption Violent Eruption
+10% Synergy $0.31
Inferno Inferno
+10% Synergy $0.51
Incinerate Incinerate
+9% Synergy $0.41
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.50
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.33
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.31
Jaya's Greeting Jaya's Greeting
+7% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.30
Active Volcano Active Volcano
+6% Synergy $0.56
Punishing Fire Punishing Fire
+5% Synergy $0.31
Boil Boil
+5% Synergy $0.96
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $10.94
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+4% Synergy $17.11
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+4% Synergy $0.62
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+4% Synergy $0.59
Fork Fork
+4% Synergy
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+3% Synergy $1.29
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+3% Synergy $0.22
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+3% Synergy $1.00
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+3% Synergy $3.53
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.53
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+2% Synergy $0.46
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $6.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $3.36
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.50
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-3% Synergy $0.70
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $12.06
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-4% Synergy $6.49
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $67.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $7.26
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $13.10

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 $7.17
Avacyn's Judgment Avacyn's Judgment
+17% Synergy $0.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+14% Synergy $0.30
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+14% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Greeting Alchemist's Greeting
+13% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+12% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $2063.83
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+9% Synergy $4.57
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.57
Fireball Fireball
+8% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $3.04
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $7.76
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+7% Synergy $1.21
Devil's Play Devil's Play
+7% Synergy $0.30
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.34
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+6% Synergy $4.86
Jaya's Firenado Jaya's Firenado
+6% Synergy $0.06
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $7.91
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.02
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+4% Synergy $2.68
Browbeat Browbeat
+4% Synergy $0.37
Insurrection Insurrection
+3% Synergy $9.63
Ruination Ruination
+3% Synergy $4.39
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.49
Banefire Banefire
+2% Synergy $0.77
Earthquake Earthquake
+2% Synergy $0.63
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.36
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.64
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.91
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.28
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+28% Synergy $16.45
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+26% Synergy $6.54
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+24% Synergy $3.65
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+24% Synergy $34.13
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+21% Synergy $6.03
Magebane Armor Magebane Armor
+21% Synergy $0.95
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+20% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.30
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $14.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $26.88
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $30.98
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+16% Synergy $2.62
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $5.10
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+15% Synergy $11.25
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+13% Synergy $5.37
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+11% Synergy $46.47
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+11% Synergy $16.58
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+11% Synergy $14.82
Grindstone Grindstone
+10% Synergy $13.47
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $11.19
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+8% Synergy $4.05
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.75
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+8% Synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+7% Synergy $11.25
Chandra's Regulator Chandra's Regulator
+7% Synergy $0.26
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.69
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $47.41
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+6% Synergy $1.56
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $33.29
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $9.50
Batterskull Batterskull
+5% Synergy $4.34
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $7.14
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $24.31
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+3% Synergy $6.66
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+1% Synergy $4.04
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $12.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.95
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-11% Synergy $2.78
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.44

Enchantments

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

Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+20% Synergy $24.78
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+18% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+16% Synergy $17.15
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+13% Synergy $6.52
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+11% Synergy $6.96
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+10% Synergy $3.42
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+8% Synergy $7.77
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+8% Synergy $0.58
Smoke Smoke
+7% Synergy $8.44
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.89
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+6% Synergy $6.69
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $7.42
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+5% Synergy $0.34
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $7.60
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $4.64
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+2% Synergy $2.35
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $12.04
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+1% Synergy $1.50
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+1% Synergy $14.57
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.27
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.54
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $13.06

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+18% Synergy $2.97
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+17% Synergy $0.50
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+14% Synergy $1.22
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+12% Synergy $0.26
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.67
Chandra Ablaze Chandra Ablaze
+9% Synergy $4.01
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+8% Synergy $9.66
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $11.54
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.48
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.42
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+6% Synergy $1.51
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $2.11
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+26% Synergy $16.96
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $13.56
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.38
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $2.21
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $21.70
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $1.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.56
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.52
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+7% Synergy $0.25
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.27
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+6% Synergy $1.97
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.18
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.50
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+5% Synergy $0.78
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+5% Synergy $1.08
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+5% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $40.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.37
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $1.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $2.26
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $1.61
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $7.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $7.26
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+25% Synergy $0.41
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+22% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+22% Synergy $4.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+14% Synergy $11.98
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.53
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $5.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $3.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $20.66
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.65
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.40
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $35.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+14% Synergy $0.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $37.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $3.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $31.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $36.04
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.33
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $17.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.91
Mountain Mountain
-14% Synergy $2.00

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