Magic: The Gathering

Ordeal of Purphoros

Theros 131 • uncommon

Set: Theros
Collector number: 131
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Maciej Kuciara
Market price: $0.16

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What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.11 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is part of a cycle that rewards players for committing to a specific color, creating a compelling risk-versus-reward dynamic where you must invest resources early to unlock powerful, escalating benefits. As an uncommon piece, it represents a strategic staple that encourages focused deck building and thematic synergy within its setting.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ordeal of Purphoros was released in 2013 as part of the Theros set, a Magic: The Gathering expansion heavily inspired by Greek mythology. The card represents a trial dedicated to Purphoros, the god of the forge, and was designed to evoke the flavor of a deity testing a mortal's strength through combat and resourcefulness.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Daarken, who focused on capturing the fiery, industrial aesthetic associated with Purphoros. Within the game's mechanics, the card serves as an enchantment that grants creatures offensive power, eventually offering a reward once enough combat damage is dealt, reflecting the cyclical nature of trials in the Theros narrative.

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About

About Ordeal of Purphoros

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