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Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
Price tag $5.94

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

#1301 Current Rank
#1379 Last Week
#1279 Past 2 Years

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.

Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+10% Synergy $0.36
Quinjet Technician Quinjet Technician
+3% Synergy
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+2% Synergy $11.49
Hex Magic Hex Magic
+1% Synergy $2.17
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.76

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
+66% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+66% Synergy $0.31
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+65% Synergy $0.37
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+57% Synergy $0.34
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+55% Synergy $0.39
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+49% Synergy $2.25
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+49% Synergy $1.48
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+48% Synergy $5.10
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+48% Synergy $0.30
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

There and Back Again There and Back Again
+47% Synergy $4.32
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.33
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+46% Synergy $0.12
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+42% Synergy $28.62
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.14
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy $0.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.88
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $12.37

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $43.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $15.84

Creatures

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

Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+46% Synergy $0.26
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+45% Synergy $0.99
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+45% Synergy $2.46
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+43% Synergy $0.29
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+42% Synergy $0.30
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+39% Synergy $0.27
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+38% Synergy $0.32
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+35% Synergy $10.61
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+33% Synergy $0.37
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+31% Synergy $0.32
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+30% Synergy $0.38
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.39
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+28% Synergy $0.33
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+28% Synergy $0.28
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+27% Synergy $1.09
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+26% Synergy $0.23
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+25% Synergy $5.47
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+25% Synergy $0.79
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.99
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+23% Synergy $1.65
Balor Balor
+22% Synergy $5.38
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+20% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mindclaw Shaman Mindclaw Shaman
+19% Synergy $0.32
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.34
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+18% Synergy $0.24
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+17% Synergy $0.23
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+15% Synergy $0.40
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+15% Synergy $1.35
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+15% Synergy $16.69
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+15% Synergy $5.69
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+14% Synergy $0.17
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+14% Synergy $2.11
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.23
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+12% Synergy $4.74
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+12% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+11% Synergy $2.32
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+11% Synergy $1.70
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $29.84
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+11% Synergy $1.09
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $5.88
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.11
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+10% Synergy $6.93
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+10% Synergy $1.36
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+9% Synergy $25.78
Anger Anger
+9% Synergy $0.41
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $1.24
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+9% Synergy $115.86
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.33
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+2% Synergy $14.35

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+21% Synergy $3.36
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+11% Synergy $4.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $13.10
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.30
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $0.70
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $1.50
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.32
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.97
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.63
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.50
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $5.56
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+1% Synergy $1.29
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $7.26
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-1% Synergy $2.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-2% Synergy $10.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $67.12
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $6.14
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $12.52
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $12.06
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-5% Synergy $6.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $11.50
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

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

Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+32% Synergy $0.77
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+16% Synergy $0.28
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+10% Synergy $0.59
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+10% Synergy $0.49
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.30
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+8% Synergy $1.72
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $15.19
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $15.32
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.37
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $1.53
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.29
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+1% Synergy $0.36
Twinflame Twinflame
+1% Synergy $0.85
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+0% Synergy $2.57
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $0.91
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.32
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+45% Synergy $3.65
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $7.16
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+30% Synergy $13.37
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.89
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+20% Synergy $14.81
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+17% Synergy $6.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.30
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+14% Synergy $10.37
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+14% Synergy $2.78
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+11% Synergy $8.12
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+9% Synergy $6.44
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+9% Synergy $5.42
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+7% Synergy $7.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.74
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.69
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.60
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.25
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+3% Synergy $1.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.62
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+1% Synergy $4.05
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+0% Synergy $4.04
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $6.25
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $26.88

Enchantments

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

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+33% Synergy $1.09
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+27% Synergy $0.72
Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+21% Synergy $5.32
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+13% Synergy $6.64
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+12% Synergy $2.25
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+12% Synergy $3.66
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy $11.27
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $0.33
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.34
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $7.42
Mirror March Mirror March
+6% Synergy $1.90
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+4% Synergy $0.31
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+3% Synergy $1.18
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $24.78
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.40
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+0% Synergy $0.54
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.36
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy $0.27
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.82
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $13.06
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $12.04
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $17.15
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+15% Synergy $0.42
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+5% Synergy $0.63
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.67
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.97

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $51.37
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $2.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.94
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+7% Synergy $16.96
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $7.44
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.52
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $1.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.42
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+0% Synergy $1.99
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+0% Synergy $0.23
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-2% Synergy $1.61
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.59
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+33% Synergy $5.44
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+26% Synergy $0.40
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+26% Synergy $0.38
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $4.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $1.10
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+12% Synergy $4.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+9% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.51
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.39
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+8% Synergy $5.73
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.98
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.13
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.42
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.54
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.33
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.71
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $0.91

Similar Commanders

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

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
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
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
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 Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
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 Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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 Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel