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Purphoros, God of the Forge
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Purphoros, God of the Forge

{3}{R}

Legendary Enchantment Creature — God

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}{R}: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.

6 / 5

Indestructible
Set
Commander Masters (CMM #246)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
4
Released
2023-08-04
Artist
Eric Deschamps
EDHREC rank
#681
Colour identity
{R}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 2 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 1.15
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander

Combos 33

The World Tree+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Near-infinite damage
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher+Phyrexian Altar+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{B}{R}{G}
Near-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
The Locust God+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Curiosity
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damage
Storm Herd+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}{W}
Near-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite damage
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damage
The Locust God+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Ophidian Eye
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damage
The Locust God+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Tandem Lookout
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damage
Purphoros, God of the Forge+Tainted Strike+Avenger of Zendikar
{B}{R}{G}
Each opponent loses the game
The Locust God+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Snake Umbra
{G}{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damage
Avenger of Zendikar+Mystic Reflection+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{G}{U}{R}
Near-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite damage
Felidar Guardian+Wispweaver Angel+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damage
The Locust God+Keen Sense+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{G}{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damage
Workhorse+Nim Deathmantle+Ashnod's Altar+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Feldon of the Third Path+Diamond Lion+Thornbite Staff+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Purphoros, God of the Forge+Tainted Strike+Hornet Queen
{B}{R}{G}
Each opponent loses the game
The Red Terror+Animation Module+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Phyrexian Altar
{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Djinn Illuminatus+Pact of the Titan+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{U}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite damageInfinite magecraft triggers
The Red Terror+Animation Module+Ashnod's Altar+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Workhorse+Nim Deathmantle+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Phyrexian Altar
{R}
Infinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Purphoros, God of the Forge+Tainted Strike+Elemental Mastery
{B}{R}
Each opponent loses the game
The Red Terror+Animation Module+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Purphoros, God of the Forge+Tainted Strike+Myr Battlesphere
{B}{R}
Each opponent loses the game
Tree of Perdition+Offspring's Revenge+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{R}{W}{B}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
Saw in Half+Myr Battlesphere+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Mondrak, Glory Dominus
{R}{W}{B}
Near-infinite damage
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders+Pentavus+Intruder Alarm+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures
Saw in Half+Myr Battlesphere+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Parallel Lives
{B}{R}{G}
Near-infinite damage
Saw in Half+Myr Battlesphere+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Doubling Season
{B}{R}{G}
Near-infinite damage
The Red Terror+Animation Module+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Thermopod
{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Tree of Perdition+Dollhouse of Horrors+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{B}{R}
Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponentTarget opponent loses the game
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders+Pentavus+Thornbite Staff+Purphoros, God of the Forge
{U}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
Saw in Half+Myr Battlesphere+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Anointed Procession
{R}{W}{B}
Near-infinite damage
Saw in Half+Myr Battlesphere+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Primal Vigor
{B}{R}{G}
Near-infinite damage
Saw in Half+Myr Battlesphere+Purphoros, God of the Forge+Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Near-infinite damage

All 33 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Krenko, Mob Boss 82 %+73.3 %
  2. Impact Tremors 87 %+62.8 %
  3. Norin the Wary 64 %+62.6 %
  4. Siege-Gang Commander 76 %+61.7 %
  5. Hordeling Outburst 67 %+56.1 %
  6. Skullclamp 72 %+54.8 %
  7. Panharmonicon 61 %+54.4 %
  8. Mogg War Marshal 63 %+53.1 %
  9. Dragon Fodder 64 %+50.9 %
  10. Krenko's Command 63 %+49.6 %
  11. Legion Warboss 57 %+47.6 %
  12. Kher Keep 54 %+47.5 %
  13. Grinning Ignus 50 %+47.4 %
  14. Beetleback Chief 56 %+47.3 %
  15. Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin 60 %+46.1 %
  16. Tempt with Vengeance 47 %+45.2 %
  17. Torbran, Thane of Red Fell 63 %+41.0 %
  18. Witty Roastmaster 49 %+41.0 %
  19. Skirk Prospector 59 %+40.8 %
  20. Siege-Gang Lieutenant 48 %+40.3 %
  21. Loyal Apprentice 45 %+40.3 %
  22. Goblin Matron 56 %+39.2 %
  23. Goblin Instigator 49 %+38.7 %
  24. Song of Totentanz 39 %+37.3 %
  25. Molten Gatekeeper 44 %+36.8 %
  26. Mogg Infestation 37 %+35.2 %
  27. Agate Instigator 41 %+35.2 %
  28. Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker 44 %+33.9 %
  29. Dwarven Mine 44 %+33.6 %
  30. Empty the Warrens 43 %+33.3 %
  31. General Kreat, the Boltbringer 43 %+33.2 %
  32. Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance 40 %+31.4 %
  33. Goblin Bombardment 46 %+30.7 %
  34. Solphim, Mayhem Dominus 44 %+30.2 %
  35. Emrakul's Hatcher 31 %+29.9 %
  36. Pashalik Mons 41 %+29.6 %
  37. Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might 37 %+29.1 %
  38. Firecat Blitz 29 %+28.9 %
  39. Chandra, Acolyte of Flame 28 %+26.2 %
  40. Chandra's Incinerator 33 %+26.1 %
  41. Tilonalli's Summoner 26 %+25.3 %
  42. Goblin Warchief 41 %+25.3 %
  43. Battle Hymn 39 %+25.2 %
  44. Goblin Rally 28 %+25.0 %
  45. City on Fire 38 %+24.2 %
  46. Goblin Rabblemaster 28 %+24.1 %
  47. Howlsquad Heavy 32 %+22.6 %
  48. Weftstalker Ardent 31 %+21.9 %
  49. Spawn-Gang Commander 23 %+21.7 %
  50. Goblin Recruiter 30 %+21.0 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Mountain 95 %-0.2 %
  2. Sol Ring 90 %+5.6 %
  3. Impact Tremors 87 %+62.8 %
  4. Krenko, Mob Boss 82 %+73.3 %
  5. Siege-Gang Commander 76 %+61.7 %
  6. Ruby Medallion 73 %+16.1 %
  7. Skullclamp 72 %+54.8 %
  8. Hordeling Outburst 67 %+56.1 %
  9. Arcane Signet 65 %+3.9 %
  10. Blasphemous Act 64 %+10.6 %
  11. Norin the Wary 64 %+62.6 %
  12. Dragon Fodder 64 %+50.9 %
  13. Torbran, Thane of Red Fell 63 %+41.0 %
  14. Krenko's Command 63 %+49.6 %
  15. Mogg War Marshal 63 %+53.1 %
  16. Chaos Warp 62 %+0.9 %
  17. Panharmonicon 61 %+54.4 %
  18. Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin 60 %+46.1 %
  19. Skirk Prospector 59 %+40.8 %
  20. Legion Warboss 57 %+47.6 %
  21. Beetleback Chief 56 %+47.3 %
  22. Goblin Matron 56 %+39.2 %
  23. Kher Keep 54 %+47.5 %
  24. Grinning Ignus 50 %+47.4 %
  25. Witty Roastmaster 49 %+41.0 %
  26. Goblin Instigator 49 %+38.7 %
  27. Siege-Gang Lieutenant 48 %+40.3 %
  28. Tempt with Vengeance 47 %+45.2 %
  29. Vandalblast 46 %+5.4 %
  30. Goblin Bombardment 46 %+30.7 %
  31. Loyal Apprentice 45 %+40.3 %
  32. Molten Gatekeeper 44 %+36.8 %
  33. Mind Stone 44 %+13.4 %
  34. Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker 44 %+33.9 %
  35. Solphim, Mayhem Dominus 44 %+30.2 %
  36. Dwarven Mine 44 %+33.6 %
  37. General Kreat, the Boltbringer 43 %+33.2 %
  38. Empty the Warrens 43 %+33.3 %
  39. Jeska's Will 42 %+6.9 %
  40. Pashalik Mons 41 %+29.6 %
  41. Agate Instigator 41 %+35.2 %
  42. Goblin Warchief 41 %+25.3 %
  43. Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance 40 %+31.4 %
  44. Battle Hymn 39 %+25.2 %
  45. Song of Totentanz 39 %+37.3 %
  46. City on Fire 38 %+24.2 %
  47. Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might 37 %+29.1 %
  48. Faithless Looting 37 %-3.2 %
  49. Mogg Infestation 37 %+35.2 %
  50. War Room 34 %+3.8 %

Format legality

Rulings

  • 2013-09-15

    Hybrid mana symbols, monocolored hybrid mana symbols, and Phyrexian mana symbols do count toward your devotion to their color(s).

  • 2013-09-15

    If an activated ability or triggered ability has an effect that depends on your devotion to a color, you count the number of mana symbols of that color among the mana costs of permanents you control as the ability resolves. The permanent with that ability will be counted if it's still on the battlefield at that time.

  • 2013-09-15

    Mana symbols in the text boxes of permanents you control don't count toward your devotion to any color.

  • 2013-09-15

    Numeric mana symbols ({0}, {1}, and so on) in mana costs of permanents you control don't count toward your devotion to any color.

  • 2020-01-24

    As a God enters the battlefield, your devotion to its color will determine whether any replacement effects that affect creatures entering the battlefield apply to that God. Because replacement effects are considered before the God is on the battlefield, the mana symbols in its mana cost won't be counted when determining this.

  • 2020-01-24

    Counters put on a God remain on it while it's not a creature, even if they have no effect.

  • 2020-01-24

    If a God is attacking or blocking and it stops being a creature, it will be removed from combat. It won't rejoin combat if it resumes being a creature later during that combat.

  • 2020-01-24

    If a God stops being a creature, it loses the type creature and the creature type God. It continues to be a legendary enchantment.

  • 2020-01-24

    If an effect causes a God to lose all abilities, its ability that causes it to stop being a creature still applies if appropriate.

  • 2020-01-24

    The abilities of Gods function as long as they're on the battlefield, regardless of whether they're creatures.

  • 2020-01-24

    The type-changing ability that can make a God not be a creature functions only on the battlefield. It's always a creature card in other zones, regardless of your devotion to its color. It's always a creature spell while it's on the stack.

  • 2020-01-24

    When a God enters the battlefield, your devotion to its color (including the mana symbols in the mana cost of the God itself) will determine if a creature entered the battlefield or not for abilities that trigger whenever a creature enters the battlefield.

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