Purphoros, God of the Forge
Commander Masters 246 • mythic
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 246
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $32.11
What it does
Indestructible
As long as your devotion to red is less than five, Purphoros isn't a creature.
Whenever another creature you control enters, Purphoros deals 2 damage to each opponent.
2 generic mana red mana: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Purphoros, God of the Forge was originally introduced in the 2013 Theros set, designed to represent the deity of the forge from a plane inspired by Greek mythology. The character is central to the set's devotion mechanic, mechanically rewarding players for committing to the red color identity. Eric Deschamps, the illustrator for this specific Commander Masters printing, emphasized the deity's imposing stature and molten aesthetic, capturing the essence of a god forged from bronze and lava.
This version of the card was released in the 2023 Commander Masters set, a collection curated to highlight powerful reprints from Magic: The Gathering's history. As a mythic rare creature, the card remains a staple in the Commander format, particularly among players favoring aggressive strategies. It was well-received by the player base both for its mechanical utility in artifact and token-heavy decks and for its striking, updated artistic presentation.
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