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Purphoros, God of the Forge
Price tag $24.41

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

#546 Current Rank
#523 Last Week
#543 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.

Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+12% Synergy $1.40
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+7% Synergy $18.56
Sourbread Auntie Sourbread Auntie
+5% Synergy $0.19
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+4% Synergy $0.53
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+3% Synergy $0.16

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 $2.26
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+64% Synergy $20.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+62% Synergy $1.92
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+62% Synergy $0.23
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+56% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+55% Synergy $5.10
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+54% Synergy $7.04
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+54% Synergy $0.11
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+52% Synergy $0.11
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+50% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+50% Synergy $0.08
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+48% Synergy $0.26
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+48% Synergy $0.16
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+46% Synergy $2.07
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+42% Synergy $5.25
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+41% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+40% Synergy $0.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+16% Synergy $12.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $43.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $97.50
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $14.01
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $140.43
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $13.44

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+41% Synergy $0.30
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+40% Synergy $0.92
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+39% Synergy $0.64
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+39% Synergy $2.34
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+35% Synergy $0.32
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+34% Synergy $13.84
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+33% Synergy $4.71
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+32% Synergy $11.81
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+31% Synergy $27.03
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+31% Synergy $25.60
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+31% Synergy $0.29
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+30% Synergy $2.11
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.47
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+27% Synergy $1.91
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+25% Synergy $0.91
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+25% Synergy $0.63
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+23% Synergy $0.26
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+22% Synergy $4.32
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+21% Synergy $5.58
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+21% Synergy $0.40
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+21% Synergy $0.31
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+20% Synergy $1.96
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+20% Synergy $0.14
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+19% Synergy $1.62
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+19% Synergy $0.20
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $13.89
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.24
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $1.88
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+15% Synergy $4.47
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+14% Synergy $7.41
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $1.04
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+13% Synergy $7.51
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+13% Synergy $27.83
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+12% Synergy $8.63
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+12% Synergy $14.13
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.23
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+11% Synergy $1.01
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+9% Synergy $0.93
Goblin King Goblin King
+7% Synergy $12.49
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+7% Synergy $1.38
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+7% Synergy $0.28
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+6% Synergy $4.82
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+6% Synergy $13.77
Goblin Lackey Goblin Lackey
+6% Synergy $17.55
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $5.22
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $1.18
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $43.76
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+4% Synergy $5.05
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+1% Synergy $3.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+25% Synergy $1.57
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+18% Synergy $2.78
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+14% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+9% Synergy $0.24
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $13.35
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+4% Synergy $7.22
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+2% Synergy $1.84
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $66.45
Reverberate Reverberate
+1% Synergy $2.86
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+1% Synergy $0.29
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.98
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $10.21
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.27
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $12.48
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.37
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.38
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $11.77
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.89
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $10.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-8% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $2.95
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.67
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-13% Synergy $2.05
Big Score Big Score
-15% Synergy $0.98

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 $0.30
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+39% Synergy $1.55
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+36% Synergy $3.46
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+34% Synergy $0.10
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+31% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+27% Synergy $0.28
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.23
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+16% Synergy $2.44
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+13% Synergy $0.20
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+12% Synergy $0.16
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+12% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+11% Synergy $4.31
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+10% Synergy $0.25
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+10% Synergy $0.36
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+8% Synergy $4.14
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+8% Synergy $0.32
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+8% Synergy $0.26
Thatcher Revolt Thatcher Revolt
+8% Synergy $0.09
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+7% Synergy $0.15
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+7% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.56
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $6.93
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.23
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1907.80
Ruination Ruination
+3% Synergy $4.44
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.97
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+2% Synergy $1.62
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.28
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.78
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $6.74
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
0% Synergy $0.51
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.45
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $7.93
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $1.84
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.08
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+16% Synergy $3.12
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $14.56
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+16% Synergy $1.05
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.81
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+8% Synergy $0.32
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+5% Synergy $3.42
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.08
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.32
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $49.19
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+2% Synergy $5.85
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.86
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $4.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-7% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+31% Synergy $3.48
City on Fire City on Fire
+25% Synergy $12.50
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+17% Synergy $0.49
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+13% Synergy $7.35
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+13% Synergy $1.43
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $22.01
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+10% Synergy $0.57
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+9% Synergy $7.01
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+9% Synergy $3.57
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+9% Synergy $0.65
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+7% Synergy $0.25
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+7% Synergy $4.25
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+6% Synergy $3.55
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+4% Synergy $1.62
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+4% Synergy $1.54
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+4% Synergy $0.22
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+4% Synergy $0.86
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+3% Synergy $52.70
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+2% Synergy $5.81
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+2% Synergy $3.35
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+1% Synergy $1.71
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+1% Synergy $3.84
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.25
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $0.88
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.43
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.34
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.34
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-3% Synergy $2.90

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 $0.57
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.52
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.35
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+3% Synergy $2.92
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+50% Synergy $0.27
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+35% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+32% Synergy $2.36
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+16% Synergy $1.48
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+10% Synergy $1.86
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+10% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $44.23
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy $15.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $11.65
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.59
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $8.92
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.21
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $20.85
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $1.49
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.51
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-2% Synergy $1.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $11.31
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $1.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.78
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $5.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.73
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.72
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $34.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.59
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.89

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $13.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $18.84
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $29.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.97
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.48
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $7.93
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30

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