The 2006 Time Spiral release featuring Jaya Ballard, Task Mage, a legendary Red spellshaper with potent discard abilities.
Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral
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Released in 2006 as part of the Time Spiral set, this Magic: The Gathering card features Jaya Ballard, Task Mage as a legendary Human Spellshaper. Card number 166 in the set, the foil variant offers collectors a distinct aesthetic finish that highlights the character's fiery mana identity. Designed by Matt Cavotta, the card embodies the nostalgic yet powerful design language of the mid-2000s TCG era. Jaya Ballard serves as a versatile threat in the game, utilizing a discard mechanic to unleash devastating damage. Her abilities allow players to destroy blue permanents, deal targeted damage, or devastate the entire board by discarding cards for escalating effects. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a significant piece of set history. Collectors often seek this foil version to complete their Time Spiral collections or to add a powerful legendary creature to their vintage library. The interplay of mana costs and discard requirements makes Jaya Ballard a memorable figure in the game's lore and gameplay history. Whether you are building a nostalgic collection or seeking specific set completions, understanding the unique attributes of cards like Jaya Ballard is essential. Browse our inventory to find high-quality examples of this iconic Time Spiral release.
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Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Spellshaper
2 / 2
R
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{R}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target blue permanent. {1}{R}, {T}, Discard a card: Jaya Ballard deals 3 damage to any target. A creature dealt damage this way can't be regenerated this turn. {5}{R}{R}, {T}, Discard a card: Jaya Ballard deals 6 damage to each creature and each player.