Purphoros, God of the Forge
Secret Lair Drop 77 • mythic
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 77
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
- Finish
- Foil
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 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, designed as part of a pantheon based on Greek mythology. This specific version, released as part of a Secret Lair drop, re-imagines the character through the distinct artistic lens of illustrator Jason A. Engle. The design objective for this series was to provide players with stylized, collectible variants that emphasized the thematic elements of the character's divine domain over fire and the forge.
Jason A. Engle's depiction focuses on an imposing, molten aesthetic, leaning into the high-fantasy intensity characteristic of the Theros block. When this Secret Lair drop was released, it was well-received by collectors who prioritize unique card aesthetics and prestige versions of legendary creatures. The card remains a staple for fans of red-aligned deck strategies, valued both for its mechanical utility in the game and its specialized visual interpretation.
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