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Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
Price tag $4.38

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

#1337 Current Rank
#1525 Last Week
#1200 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.

Combustion Man Combustion Man
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
-3% Synergy $6.58
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
-3% Synergy $19.76
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $8.84
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-8% Synergy $1.54

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 $0.12
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+67% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+66% Synergy $0.20
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+56% Synergy $0.21
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+55% Synergy $0.48
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+52% Synergy $0.50
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+51% Synergy $0.15
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+50% Synergy $0.68
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+49% Synergy $0.10
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+48% Synergy $2.79

Top Cards

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+48% Synergy $3.74
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+47% Synergy $0.07
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.16
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+46% Synergy $0.23
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+43% Synergy $5.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.53
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $9.75

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $30.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $9.60

Creatures

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

Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+45% Synergy $0.68
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+45% Synergy $0.22
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+44% Synergy $2.16
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+43% Synergy $0.25
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+40% Synergy $0.19
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+39% Synergy $19.48
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.13
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+34% Synergy $8.98
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+34% Synergy $0.26
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+33% Synergy $0.18
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+32% Synergy $0.24
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+31% Synergy $0.12
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+30% Synergy $2.04
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+30% Synergy $0.17
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+28% Synergy $0.08
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+28% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+26% Synergy $0.59
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+26% Synergy $0.56
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy $9.20
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+24% Synergy $2.24
Balor Balor
+22% Synergy $3.66
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+21% Synergy $0.17
Mindclaw Shaman Mindclaw Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.21
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+19% Synergy $0.18
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+19% Synergy $0.13
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.32
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+18% Synergy $0.26
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+18% Synergy $0.22
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+17% Synergy $1.17
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+15% Synergy $10.94
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+15% Synergy $2.22
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+15% Synergy $0.05
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+14% Synergy $3.39
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+14% Synergy $1.19
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+14% Synergy $0.05
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.20
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+13% Synergy $2.61
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $5.76
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+12% Synergy $1.77
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+12% Synergy $0.97
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.13
Redcap Thief Redcap Thief
+12% Synergy $0.08
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $18.43
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+11% Synergy $4.93
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+10% Synergy $0.70
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.65
Anger Anger
+8% Synergy $1.61
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+8% Synergy $23.14
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+8% Synergy $76.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.08

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+21% Synergy $2.52
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+13% Synergy $1.37
Seething Song Seething Song
+10% Synergy $8.04
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.10
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.40
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+5% Synergy $0.33
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+5% Synergy $0.17
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.33
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.13
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.59
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+2% Synergy $0.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $3.20
Reverberate Reverberate
+1% Synergy $2.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.81
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-1% Synergy $1.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $48.80
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $7.08
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $8.47
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $7.40
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $10.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+31% Synergy $0.43
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+18% Synergy $0.40
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+11% Synergy $0.17
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+11% Synergy $0.97
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+9% Synergy $0.45
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+7% Synergy $15.95
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+7% Synergy $0.12
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+6% Synergy $9.93
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+6% Synergy $2.12
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.18
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+4% Synergy $0.25
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+4% Synergy $0.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.26
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+2% Synergy $0.19
Twinflame Twinflame
+2% Synergy $5.23
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $0.82
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.05
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.10
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.76
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.20
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-7% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+32% Synergy $8.97
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+24% Synergy $0.56
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $13.84
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+19% Synergy $4.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.19
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+16% Synergy $5.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.86
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+14% Synergy $1.52
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+12% Synergy $7.49
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $3.17
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+8% Synergy $4.44
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $5.09
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $6.31
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $1.93
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.50
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.28
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+3% Synergy $6.77
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+3% Synergy $1.55
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.52
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+2% Synergy $4.07
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+1% Synergy $1.69
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $3.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $19.89

Enchantments

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

There and Back Again There and Back Again
+44% Synergy $2.08
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+34% Synergy $2.06
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+30% Synergy $8.88
Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+23% Synergy $2.24
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+13% Synergy $1.65
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+13% Synergy $3.03
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $7.59
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy $8.35
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $0.22
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+9% Synergy $0.22
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $4.50
Mirror March Mirror March
+6% Synergy $1.28
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+6% Synergy $0.17
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.26
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $26.17
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.71
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+3% Synergy $1.09
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy $2.83
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.47
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.37
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy $0.30
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $9.36
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $8.73
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $13.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.52

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 $0.30
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+6% Synergy $0.94
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.36
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-5% Synergy $2.86

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+14% Synergy $38.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.11
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $2.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.26
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.92
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+6% Synergy $16.86
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.11
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.43
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.06
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.08
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
0% Synergy $1.24
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.21
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+34% Synergy $3.04
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+26% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+24% Synergy $1.96
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $3.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.26
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+9% Synergy $0.83
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $9.68
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $18.57
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $25.64
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.18
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.42
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.59
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $2.20
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.05

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
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
Maraxus of Keld Maraxus of Keld
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // 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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Guild Artisan Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Guild Artisan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Popular Entertainer Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Popular Entertainer
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Tavern Brawler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Tavern Brawler
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Guild Artisan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist