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Purphoros, God of the Forge
Price tag $25.01

Legendary Enchantment Creature — God

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#478 Current Rank
#465 Last Week
#457 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.

Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $1.80
Sabotender Sabotender
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+1% Synergy $0.10
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
0% Synergy $3.40
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.93

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
+73% Synergy $0.76
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+67% Synergy $5.03
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+61% Synergy $0.15
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+60% Synergy $2.05
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+56% Synergy $0.22
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+56% Synergy $5.31
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.11
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+55% Synergy $4.82
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+52% Synergy $0.06
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+52% Synergy $0.10

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
+49% Synergy $0.13
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+49% Synergy $0.27
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+49% Synergy $0.14
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+47% Synergy $1.83
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+43% Synergy $2.12
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+41% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+40% Synergy $0.20
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+18% Synergy $7.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.00
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $25.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $111.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $68.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $44.78
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $8.24
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $63.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $97.79
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.31

Creatures

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

Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+40% Synergy $0.59
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+39% Synergy $0.32
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $2.19
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+34% Synergy $8.94
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+34% Synergy $0.26
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+33% Synergy $0.24
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+32% Synergy $14.30
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+32% Synergy $7.68
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+31% Synergy $9.55
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.46
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+28% Synergy $1.05
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+28% Synergy $10.58
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+27% Synergy $1.72
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+26% Synergy $0.63
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+26% Synergy $0.85
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+24% Synergy $0.47
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+24% Synergy $0.12
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+23% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+22% Synergy $6.14
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+22% Synergy $0.07
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+22% Synergy $0.11
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+20% Synergy $0.24
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+19% Synergy $0.50
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+18% Synergy $10.15
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+18% Synergy $0.56
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.67
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+16% Synergy $0.43
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+15% Synergy $1.02
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+15% Synergy $17.19
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+15% Synergy $2.49
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+12% Synergy $4.85
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+12% Synergy $4.67
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+12% Synergy $5.36
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+12% Synergy $0.48
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+10% Synergy $0.34
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+9% Synergy $0.60
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+9% Synergy $0.19
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+8% Synergy $0.21
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+7% Synergy $5.31
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+7% Synergy $0.53
Goblin King Goblin King
+6% Synergy $19.50
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $29.51
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $1.83
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+6% Synergy $10.40
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $2.18
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $11.56
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $0.85
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
+24% Synergy $1.08
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+17% Synergy $1.82
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+16% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.08
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.23
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+3% Synergy $4.97
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+2% Synergy $1.12
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+2% Synergy $0.33
Reverberate Reverberate
+1% Synergy $1.79
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+1% Synergy $0.20
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.58
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $5.42
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $6.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.08
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $0.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $8.23
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.10
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $5.73
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.23
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-7% Synergy $0.31
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $1.00
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-11% Synergy $1.35
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.62
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-14% Synergy $0.90

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+44% Synergy $0.26
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+41% Synergy $0.50
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+37% Synergy $5.11
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+35% Synergy $0.09
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+35% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+28% Synergy $0.36
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+17% Synergy $2.24
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.19
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+14% Synergy $0.25
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+14% Synergy $0.09
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+13% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+12% Synergy $4.71
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+11% Synergy $0.45
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+10% Synergy $0.09
Thatcher Revolt Thatcher Revolt
+9% Synergy $0.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.62
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+8% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+8% Synergy $0.08
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.40
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+8% Synergy $0.06
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $1.79
Twinflame Twinflame
+7% Synergy $4.91
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.21
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+5% Synergy $0.32
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+5% Synergy $0.45
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+5% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1467.68
Ruination Ruination
+3% Synergy $4.87
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+3% Synergy $4.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.37
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+2% Synergy $9.39
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.37
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.01
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+1% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $4.24
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $1.58
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.49
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.91
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.24
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-4% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.86
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 $3.54
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+17% Synergy $1.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $7.22
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.53
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+9% Synergy $1.01
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $1.97
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.97
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+5% Synergy $3.24
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.61
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $53.13
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+2% Synergy $4.80
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $28.67
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.79
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.39

Enchantments

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

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $2.84
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy $5.62
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+19% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+15% Synergy $0.93
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $6.89
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+11% Synergy $0.62
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+10% Synergy $5.66
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $7.89
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+10% Synergy $2.05
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.38
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+7% Synergy $0.22
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+7% Synergy $1.73
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+6% Synergy $1.07
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.86
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+4% Synergy $0.97
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+4% Synergy $0.16
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+4% Synergy $0.46
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+4% Synergy $3.58
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+3% Synergy $37.72
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+2% Synergy $5.68
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+2% Synergy $3.68
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.29
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $0.86
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.19
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
0% Synergy $0.87
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $0.72
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.28
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.46
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-4% Synergy $0.81

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
+30% Synergy $0.65
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+8% Synergy $0.45
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.21
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.92
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+51% Synergy $0.18
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+35% Synergy $0.17
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+32% Synergy $0.89
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+15% Synergy $1.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+10% Synergy $1.09
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+10% Synergy $0.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $35.58
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy $17.52
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.23
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.13
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.64
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $18.23
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.11
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $30.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.07
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
0% Synergy $0.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.37
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-2% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $11.61
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $3.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.01
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $0.59
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.95
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $59.88
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $7.18
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $14.95
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $22.84
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.58
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy $0.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $33.78
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $12.00
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $23.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $12.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.61
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.46
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.91
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.13

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