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Purphoros, God of the Forge
Price tag $21.66

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

#529 Current Rank
#593 Last Week
#501 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.

Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
0% Synergy $19.81
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
-2% Synergy $2.58
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
-2% Synergy $0.48
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $17.40
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-4% Synergy $2.64

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 $0.82
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+66% Synergy $5.51
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+61% Synergy $0.94
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+61% Synergy $1.74
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+56% Synergy $0.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+55% Synergy $4.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+55% Synergy $4.02
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+54% Synergy $0.12
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+52% Synergy $0.13
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+51% Synergy $0.06

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 $0.15
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+48% Synergy $0.33
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+48% Synergy $0.15
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+47% Synergy $2.26
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+43% Synergy $3.69
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+41% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+40% Synergy $0.23
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.72
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $28.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $78.39
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $11.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $75.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $110.22
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.85

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 $0.45
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+39% Synergy $0.27
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+38% Synergy $2.29
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+35% Synergy $0.20
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+34% Synergy $10.73
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+33% Synergy $16.99
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+32% Synergy $20.02
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+32% Synergy $3.43
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+31% Synergy $0.24
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+30% Synergy $1.35
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+30% Synergy $7.81
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.46
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+27% Synergy $1.67
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+26% Synergy $0.76
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+25% Synergy $0.71
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+23% Synergy $0.23
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+23% Synergy $0.12
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+23% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+22% Synergy $6.70
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+22% Synergy $0.12
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+21% Synergy $0.68
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+21% Synergy $0.08
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+20% Synergy $1.40
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+19% Synergy $0.18
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $11.40
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+18% Synergy $0.63
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $1.13
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+15% Synergy $0.72
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+15% Synergy $2.86
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+14% Synergy $1.12
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+14% Synergy $21.80
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+13% Synergy $4.33
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+13% Synergy $5.51
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+12% Synergy $4.95
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.13
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+11% Synergy $0.66
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+9% Synergy $0.70
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+8% Synergy $1.01
Goblin King Goblin King
+7% Synergy $14.37
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+7% Synergy $0.62
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $3.33
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+6% Synergy $4.37
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+6% Synergy $10.71
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $31.45
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $2.73
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $1.00
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+1% Synergy $1.42
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 $1.27
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+17% Synergy $1.24
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+15% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+9% Synergy $0.09
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.46
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+4% Synergy $4.73
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $52.71
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+2% Synergy $1.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $9.63
Reverberate Reverberate
+1% Synergy $1.87
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+1% Synergy $0.28
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $6.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.10
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $6.34
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.17
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.52
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $7.59
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.61
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $4.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-8% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $1.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $1.01
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-12% Synergy $1.42
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.70

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 $0.41
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+41% Synergy $1.75
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+36% Synergy $3.88
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+34% Synergy $0.13
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+33% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+27% Synergy $0.31
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.10
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+16% Synergy $3.16
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+13% Synergy $0.12
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+13% Synergy $0.20
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+13% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+12% Synergy $4.09
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+10% Synergy $0.39
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Thatcher Revolt Thatcher Revolt
+9% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+8% Synergy $0.15
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+8% Synergy $0.13
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $4.78
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $2.78
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+7% Synergy $0.07
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+7% Synergy $0.04
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $5.52
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.17
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+5% Synergy $0.33
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+5% Synergy $0.06
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+5% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1486.43
Ruination Ruination
+3% Synergy $4.67
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.68
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+2% Synergy $3.34
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+2% Synergy $9.32
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.24
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.36
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+1% Synergy $0.49
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $5.20
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
0% Synergy $1.22
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.19
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $8.13
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.46
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-3% Synergy $0.47
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.02
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.88
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+17% Synergy $1.45
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+17% Synergy $1.46
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $9.08
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.61
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+9% Synergy $0.29
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $2.59
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $10.98
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $59.53
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+2% Synergy $5.03
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $3.53
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $2.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-7% Synergy $6.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $3.17
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy $8.08
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+18% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+15% Synergy $1.29
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $6.91
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+11% Synergy $0.41
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+10% Synergy $6.66
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $10.57
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+10% Synergy $2.59
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.46
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+7% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $0.95
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+7% Synergy $3.31
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.98
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+4% Synergy $0.15
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+4% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+4% Synergy $2.74
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+3% Synergy $1.50
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+3% Synergy $37.37
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+2% Synergy $5.67
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+2% Synergy $3.53
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.34
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $0.95
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
0% Synergy $5.14
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $3.04
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.29
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.77
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-3% Synergy $0.82

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 $0.56
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+8% Synergy $0.38
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.19
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+3% Synergy $4.00
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+50% Synergy $0.17
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+35% Synergy $0.16
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+31% Synergy $1.00
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+16% Synergy $0.85
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+10% Synergy $1.74
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+10% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $39.21
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy $17.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $6.23
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.29
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $3.04
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $2.55
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $18.31
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.10
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $18.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $0.65
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $7.92
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $3.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.03
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.07
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $6.04
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.48
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $1.21
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $32.90
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $38.46
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.66
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.28
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $26.65
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.60
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $2.05

Lands

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.46
Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $35.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $12.56
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $22.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.27
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $8.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.57

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