Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Time Spiral Promos A1 • rare
- Set
- Time Spiral Promos
- Collector number
- A1
- 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 released as part of the Time Spiral block in 2006, serving as a nostalgic tribute to one of Magic: The Gathering's most iconic figures. The card was designed to capture the essence of Jaya Ballard, a powerful pyromancer from the game's early lore, by translating her impulsive and destructive personality into mechanics that allow players to discard cards to deal damage or destroy creatures. This particular printing, a special promotional version marked A1, was issued to commemorate the set's focus on revisiting the history and legendary characters of the game's past.
The artwork for this card was crafted by Matt Cavotta, who has been a long-standing illustrator for the franchise. In this depiction, Cavotta aimed to portray Jaya in a state of controlled intensity, highlighting her mastery over flame while maintaining the gritty aesthetic characteristic of the Time Spiral era. The card was well-received by players for its flavor accuracy and its versatility on the battlefield, becoming a staple for fans who appreciated the direct link to the game's deep narrative roots.
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