Ordeal of Purphoros
Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters 23 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Maciej Kuciara
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Enchant creature
Whenever enchanted creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Then if it has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, sacrifice this Aura.
When you sacrifice this Aura, it deals 3 damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ordeal of Purphoros was originally released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, designed to evoke the aesthetic of Greek mythology through the lens of high fantasy. The card reflects the mechanical identity of the red mana alignment in the game, focusing on aggressive growth and elemental destruction. Its inclusion in the 2013 Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters collection was intended to provide players with a balanced, pre-constructed experience that highlighted the thematic conflict between the mortal protagonists of the set and the monstrous entities they sought to overcome.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a prominent artist within the Magic: The Gathering community known for his expressive and luminous style. Voss sought to capture the volatile and demanding nature of the god Purphoros, depicting the card's effects as a divine trial or test of strength. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile tool for red-aligned decks, praised by players for its ability to generate consistent card advantage while applying pressure to the opponent, fitting seamlessly into the aggressive meta-game of the time.
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