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Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
Price tag $5.43

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1364 Current Rank
#1398 Last Week
#1244 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink decks.

Village Pillagers Village Pillagers
+6% Synergy $0.41
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+4% Synergy $0.28
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+2% Synergy $1.51
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-14% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink's abilities and overall game plan.

Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+68% Synergy $0.20
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+66% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+66% Synergy $0.30
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+56% Synergy $0.57
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+55% Synergy $0.35
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+50% Synergy $0.87
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+50% Synergy $0.28
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+49% Synergy $0.93
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+48% Synergy $3.92
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+47% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink decks.

Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $0.31
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+47% Synergy $0.26
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.31
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+40% Synergy $28.51
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.69
Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.74
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.96

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $43.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+45% Synergy $1.01
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+44% Synergy $2.28
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+44% Synergy $0.29
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+43% Synergy $0.30
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+40% Synergy $0.20
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+38% Synergy $0.14
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+35% Synergy $9.64
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+33% Synergy $0.35
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+32% Synergy $0.23
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+32% Synergy $0.33
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+30% Synergy $0.30
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+28% Synergy $0.92
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.32
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+28% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+27% Synergy $0.71
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+27% Synergy $0.23
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.67
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy $10.71
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+24% Synergy $1.68
Balor Balor
+22% Synergy $3.85
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+21% Synergy $0.29
Mindclaw Shaman Mindclaw Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.28
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+20% Synergy $0.33
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+19% Synergy $0.26
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+18% Synergy $0.29
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+18% Synergy $0.27
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+17% Synergy $0.22
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+17% Synergy $1.44
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+15% Synergy $13.71
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+15% Synergy $1.93
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+14% Synergy $0.14
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.28
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+13% Synergy $3.77
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+13% Synergy $3.99
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+13% Synergy $0.04
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+12% Synergy $2.50
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+12% Synergy $1.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $8.40
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $24.07
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+11% Synergy $1.03
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+11% Synergy $7.36
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.12
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+10% Synergy $0.93
Anger Anger
+9% Synergy $1.97
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.83
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+8% Synergy $28.02
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+8% Synergy $94.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.24
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $13.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink safe.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+21% Synergy $3.74
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+12% Synergy $3.58
Seething Song Seething Song
+10% Synergy $12.99
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $2.26
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $1.37
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.15
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+4% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Reverberate Reverberate
+2% Synergy $2.86
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.43
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+1% Synergy $1.90
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.45
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-1% Synergy $1.55
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $66.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $10.47
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $11.82
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $10.21
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $11.24
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.08
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $12.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $2.95

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink's game plan and control the board.

Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+32% Synergy $0.45
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+18% Synergy $0.61
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+12% Synergy $0.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+11% Synergy $0.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+10% Synergy $0.45
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+7% Synergy $15.60
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+7% Synergy $1.53
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+6% Synergy $10.66
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+4% Synergy $0.35
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.21
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+4% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.37
Twinflame Twinflame
+2% Synergy $6.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.56
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+1% Synergy $0.34
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.76
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.10
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.16
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.98
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $6.66
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+47% Synergy $3.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+41% Synergy $7.04
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+31% Synergy $18.41
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.80
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+20% Synergy $15.16
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+18% Synergy $4.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.56
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+15% Synergy $10.75
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+14% Synergy $3.27
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+11% Synergy $8.92
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $4.84
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.71
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $6.48
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $14.35
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.51
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.55
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.91
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+4% Synergy $1.44
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.32
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+2% Synergy $10.70
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+1% Synergy $3.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.97
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $2.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $28.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

There and Back Again There and Back Again
+46% Synergy $3.77
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+33% Synergy $0.88
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+28% Synergy $9.05
Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+23% Synergy $5.38
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+14% Synergy $1.88
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+13% Synergy $7.35
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+13% Synergy $3.23
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy $10.72
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $0.29
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mirror March Mirror March
+6% Synergy $1.40
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $8.17
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+5% Synergy $0.27
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+4% Synergy $1.26
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $28.97
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.49
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.39
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.44
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy $0.34
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $1.29
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $12.25
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $13.78
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $21.82
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+16% Synergy $0.44
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+5% Synergy $1.03
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.36
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $43.73
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $2.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.70
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+7% Synergy $15.35
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $9.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $11.01
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.44
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
0% Synergy $1.78
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.21
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $2.28
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+34% Synergy $3.98
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+27% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+25% Synergy $1.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $3.80
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.88
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+9% Synergy $0.86
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.06
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.70
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $20.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $34.62
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.98
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.28
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.52
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.10
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.48

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink.

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bill Potts Bill Potts
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
Maraxus of Keld Maraxus of Keld
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Guild Artisan Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Krark, the Thumbless Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless