Purphoros Burn

Commander / EDH* Aggro Burn Competitive Mono-Red Red Deck Wins Tokens

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Synergy (35)

• 1x Ankh of Mishra
• 1x Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
• 1x Chandra's Spitfire
• 1x Eidolon of the Great Revel
• 1x Empty the Warrens
• 1x Feldon of the Third Path
• 1x Firecat Blitz
• 1x Goblin Instigator
• 1x Grinning Ignus
• 1x Hangarback Walker
• 1x Hanweir Garrison  ^Meld
• 1x Harsh Mentor
• 1x Ingot Chewer
• 1x Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
• 1x Karn, Scion of Urza
• 1x Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
• 1x Krenko, Mob Boss
• 1x Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
• 1x Legion Warboss
• 1x Loyal Apprentice
• 1x Mogg War Marshal
• 1x Norin the Wary
• 1x Price of Progress
• 1x Pyrohemia
• 1x Rampaging Ferocidon
• 1x Rolling Earthquake
• 1x Seasoned Pyromancer
• 1x Spitebellows
• 1x Sulfuric Vortex
• 1x Tempt with Vengeance
• 1x Tilonalli's Summoner
• 1x Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
• 1x War Elemental
• 1x Young Pyromancer
• 1x Zo-Zu the Punisher

Tutor (3)

• 1x Gamble
• 1x Goblin Matron
• 1x Goblin Recruiter

Ramp (12)

• 1x Chandra, Torch of Defiance
• 1x Everflowing Chalice
• 1x Fires of Invention
• 1x Hedron Crawler
• 1x Koth of the Hammer
• 1x Manakin
• 1x Mind Stone
• 1x Neheb, the Eternal
• 1x Plague Myr
• 1x Ruby Medallion
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Star Compass

Land (32)

• 1x Ancient Tomb
• 1x Ghost Quarter
• 1x Hanweir Battlements  ^Meld
• 1x Kher Keep
• 25x Mountain
• 1x Shivan Gorge
• 1x Tectonic Edge
• 1x Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle

Goblins (7)

• 1x Empty the Warrens
• 1x Goblin Instigator
• 1x Goblin Recruiter
• 1x Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
• 1x Krenko, Mob Boss
• 1x Legion Warboss
• 1x Mogg War Marshal

Utility (7)

• 1x Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
• 1x Feldon of the Third Path
• 1x Glacial Chasm
• 1x Hanweir Battlements  ^Meld
• 1x Impact Tremors
• 1x Panharmonicon
• 1x Zealous Conscripts

Boardwipe (2)

• 1x Pyrohemia
• 1x Rolling Earthquake

Commander (1)

CardAdvantage (11)

• 1x Chandra, Fire Artisan
• 1x Chandra, Pyromaster
• 1x Chandra, Torch of Defiance
• 1x Endless Atlas
• 1x Experimental Frenzy
• 1x Idol of Oblivion
• 1x Karn, Scion of Urza
• 1x Outpost Siege
• 1x Seasoned Pyromancer
• 1x Skullclamp
• 1x Vance's Blasting Cannons  ^Flip

Removal (7)

• 1x Abrade
• 1x Chaos Warp
• 1x Ingot Chewer
• 1x Mogg Salvage
• 1x Shattering Spree
• 1x Spitebellows
• 1x Vandalblast

Stax (5)

• 1x Ankh of Mishra
• 1x Eidolon of the Great Revel
• 1x Harsh Mentor
• 1x Rampaging Ferocidon
• 1x Zo-Zu the Punisher

Combo (2)

• 1x Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
• 1x Zealous Conscripts

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This Purphoros, God of the Forge deck is designed to get the commander out (by Turn 3 on average), then burn/aggro the opponents out as quickly as possible with creature ETBs and turning creatures sideways. There are also a few combo kills that can be assembled by Turn 6 in 45% of unopposed games in the deck which let it win on the spot or through oppressive board stalls.

He is the definition of a Group Slug Commander, which can be kind of a two-edged sword. On the upside, he can deal massive amounts of damage to every opponent at the same. On the downside, this will make you a MASSIVE target for everybody else. Either way, games will go quickly. You'll either kill everybody in less then 10 turns (without interruption, Purphoros, God of the Forge wins by Turn 6 on average), or they'll target you down and out. For this reason, he works best in 2-4 player games, where he won't attract an unbeatable amount of hate.

Notable Combos & Synergies

- Norin the Wary + Purphoros, God of the Forge = Purphoros Triggers on everybodies turn. Lightning Berserker can achieve the same effect for each turn.
- Grinning Ignus + Purphoros, God of the Forge = Deal 2 damage to each opponent.
- Heat Shimmer + Dualcaster Mage + Any Non-Token Creature = Infinite Creatures (Plus infinite damage if Purphoros is out).
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Lightning Crafter + Purphoros, God of the Forge = Infinite Damage
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Lightning Crafter + Sac Outlet = Infinite Lightning Crafter Bolts
- Purphoros, God of the Forge + Krenko, Mob Boss = Quickly escalating amounts of tokens/damage. Can be found reliably with Goblin Recruiter or Goblin Matron .
- Hanweir Battlements + Hanweir Garrison = Hanweir, the Writhing Township .
- Humble Defector + Homeward Path = Draw 2 Cards essentially for
- Shattering Spree or Grinning Ignus + Empty the Warrens = High Storm Count + Payoff

Cards to Acquire & Considertaions

Cards Acquire:

Considerations:
- Add Price of Glory , and Defense Grid as a way to stop combo and control decks.

Inspirations: Fire from Olympus: Purphoros - EDH

Date added	10 years
Last updated	4 years
Key combos	Grinning Ignus + Purphoros, God of the Forge
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	9 - 0 Mythic Rares 36 - 0 Rares 20 - 0 Uncommons 10 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.73
Tokens	1/1 R Token Creature Elemental Cat, City's Blessing, Construct 0/0 C, Copy Clone, Eldrazi 10/10 C, Elemental 1/1 R, Elemental 1/1 R w/ Haste, Emblem Chandra, Torch of Defiance, Goblin 1/1 R, Human 1/1 R, Kobolds of Kher Keep 0/1 R, Ragavan, Thopter 1/1 C
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