Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning 10 • rare
- Set
- Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning
- Collector number
- 10
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
red mana, tap, Discard a card: Destroy target blue permanent.
1 generic mana red mana, tap, Discard a card: Jaya Ballard deals 3 damage to any target. A creature dealt damage this way can't be regenerated this turn.
5 generic mana red mana red mana, tap, Discard a card: Jaya Ballard deals 6 damage to each creature and each player.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage was originally printed in the 2006 Time Spiral set as a tribute to one of the most iconic figures in Magic: The Gathering lore. The card design leans heavily into Jaya's pyromaniac reputation, utilizing her signature ability to discard cards to fuel powerful, red-aligned destructive effects. This version, featured in the 2010 Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning, marks a notable shift in presentation, as the entire deck was produced with a foil treatment to showcase the intensity of its red-mana theme.
The artwork by Matt Cavotta provides a definitive visual interpretation of the character, capturing her chaotic yet calculated persona. Cavotta, a long-time collaborator with Wizards of the Coast, utilized dynamic lighting and expressive character work to define Jaya's presence within the game. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its balance of flavor and utility, remaining a staple choice for enthusiasts who favor aggressive, burn-focused playstyles.
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