Purphoros's Emissary
Theros 136 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 136
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Sam Burley
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Bestow 6 generic mana red mana (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.)
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Enchanted creature gets +3/+3 and has menace.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Purphoros's Emissary was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set heavily inspired by Greek mythology and the stories of the divine. Designed as a creature with the 'bestow' mechanic, the card reflects the thematic influence of the god of the forge, Purphoros, who is represented in the set as a deity of creation and artifice. The card allows players to cast it as an Aura that grants power to other creatures, reinforcing the idea of divine influence physically manifested on the battlefield.
The artwork, illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, depicts a formidable construct forged from bronze and imbued with the fiery essence of Theros's pantheon. Briclot utilized a palette of intense oranges and metallic tones to emphasize the card's connection to fire and craftsmanship. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional mid-tier creature, praised by players for its versatility in Limited formats where the ability to serve as both an attacker and a beneficial enchantment provided strategic flexibility.
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