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Purphoros, God of the Forge
Price tag $23.42

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#487 Current Rank
#500 Last Week
#462 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Purphoros, God of the Forge.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Purphoros, God of the Forge decks.

Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+12% Synergy $0.34
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $2.48
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+3% Synergy $0.07
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
-1% Synergy $3.94
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-7% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Purphoros, God of the Forge's abilities and overall game plan.

Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+74% Synergy $0.76
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+67% Synergy $5.16
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+62% Synergy $0.20
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+61% Synergy $1.97
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+56% Synergy $0.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+55% Synergy $4.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+55% Synergy $5.02
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.13
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+52% Synergy $0.10
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+52% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Purphoros, God of the Forge decks.

Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+50% Synergy $0.14
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+49% Synergy $0.32
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+49% Synergy $0.20
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+47% Synergy $1.51
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+43% Synergy $1.86
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+41% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+40% Synergy $0.23
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $26.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $46.20
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $7.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $92.16
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.13

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Purphoros, God of the Forge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+41% Synergy $0.22
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+40% Synergy $0.64
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+39% Synergy $0.32
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $1.60
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+34% Synergy $9.06
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+34% Synergy $0.17
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+33% Synergy $0.24
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+32% Synergy $14.70
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+32% Synergy $8.74
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+32% Synergy $9.29
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+30% Synergy $1.08
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.49
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+28% Synergy $9.75
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+27% Synergy $1.70
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+26% Synergy $0.68
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+26% Synergy $0.83
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+24% Synergy $0.45
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+24% Synergy $0.13
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+23% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+22% Synergy $6.31
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+22% Synergy $0.09
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+22% Synergy $0.11
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+19% Synergy $10.80
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+19% Synergy $0.59
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+18% Synergy $0.58
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.71
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+16% Synergy $0.46
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+15% Synergy $0.91
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+15% Synergy $2.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+14% Synergy $19.52
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+12% Synergy $4.53
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+12% Synergy $5.12
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+12% Synergy $4.81
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+12% Synergy $0.49
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.23
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+10% Synergy $0.30
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+9% Synergy $0.57
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+9% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+7% Synergy $0.47
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+7% Synergy $0.21
Goblin King Goblin King
+6% Synergy $17.81
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $27.60
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $2.44
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+6% Synergy $5.36
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+6% Synergy $10.38
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $2.74
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $11.87
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $0.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Purphoros, God of the Forge safe.

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+25% Synergy $1.39
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+17% Synergy $1.31
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+15% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.08
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.68
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+4% Synergy $5.53
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+2% Synergy $1.05
Reverberate Reverberate
+1% Synergy $1.93
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+1% Synergy $0.19
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.38
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.43
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $5.39
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $6.27
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.06
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $0.53
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $8.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $5.81
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $4.20
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-7% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $0.98
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-11% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $0.99
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Purphoros, God of the Forge's game plan and control the board.

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+45% Synergy $0.35
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+41% Synergy $0.76
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+36% Synergy $4.82
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+35% Synergy $0.11
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+34% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+28% Synergy $0.34
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.17
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+16% Synergy $2.84
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+13% Synergy $0.18
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+13% Synergy $0.20
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+13% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+12% Synergy $4.60
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+11% Synergy $0.43
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+10% Synergy $0.10
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+9% Synergy $0.20
Thatcher Revolt Thatcher Revolt
+9% Synergy $0.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.73
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+8% Synergy $0.14
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.42
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+8% Synergy $0.06
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+8% Synergy $0.06
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $1.84
Twinflame Twinflame
+7% Synergy $5.05
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.20
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+5% Synergy $0.30
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+5% Synergy $0.43
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+5% Synergy $0.21
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1474.14
Ruination Ruination
+3% Synergy $4.65
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+3% Synergy $4.28
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.39
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+2% Synergy $9.35
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.03
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+1% Synergy $0.31
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $4.42
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.21
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $9.10
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $1.27
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.51
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.03
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-4% Synergy $0.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.76
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+18% Synergy $2.29
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+18% Synergy $1.12
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $8.99
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.63
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+9% Synergy $0.21
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $2.23
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $10.63
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.73
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.66
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+2% Synergy $5.21
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $29.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Purphoros, God of the Forge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $3.19
City on Fire City on Fire
+27% Synergy $5.62
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+19% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+15% Synergy $0.96
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $7.33
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+11% Synergy $0.57
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+10% Synergy $5.91
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $8.53
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+10% Synergy $2.58
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.34
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+7% Synergy $0.25
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+7% Synergy $2.02
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+6% Synergy $0.99
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.83
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+4% Synergy $1.01
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+4% Synergy $0.20
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+4% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+4% Synergy $3.66
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+3% Synergy $32.04
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+2% Synergy $5.66
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+2% Synergy $3.40
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.35
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $0.86
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
0% Synergy $1.41
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $1.01
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.26
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.57
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-3% Synergy $0.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Purphoros, God of the Forge to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+28% Synergy $0.48
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+8% Synergy $0.46
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.18
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+2% Synergy $3.07
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+51% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+35% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+32% Synergy $0.98
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+15% Synergy $1.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+10% Synergy $0.94
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+10% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $34.54
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy $16.55
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.17
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.16
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $19.02
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.15
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $14.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
0% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-2% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $11.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.98
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $0.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.96
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.82
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.20
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $7.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $17.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $24.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.44
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.61
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $1.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Purphoros, God of the Forge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy $0.65
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $14.12
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.53
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $9.10
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.03
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11

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