{"ops":[{"insert":"Purphoros, God of the Forge — Token Burn"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Overview"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck is built around "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"},{"insert":" turning every creature entering under our control into direct damage.\nPurphoros does not need to attack and usually does not even need to become a creature. The deck instead floods the battlefield with tokens, converts those creature entries into damage, and amplifies that damage with effects such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Solphim, Mayhem Dominus"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Twinflame Tyrant"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fiery Emancipation"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Impact Tremors"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Witty Roastmaster"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Molten Gatekeeper"},{"insert":".\nA single token spell can represent a huge amount of damage. With Purphoros on the battlefield, making five creatures deals "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"10 damage to each opponent"},{"insert":" before combat even matters. Once a damage multiplier is active, seemingly harmless token makers can end the game immediately.\nThe deck is explosive, resilient to conventional creature combat, and particularly strong in multiplayer because Purphoros damages every opponent simultaneously.\n\nGame Plan"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Early Game"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The opening turns are primarily about developing mana and establishing engines.\nIdeal early plays include:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sol Ring"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mana Vault"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arcane Signet"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ruby Medallion"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Runaway Steam-Kin"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Birgi, God of Storytelling"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skirk Prospector"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Extraplanar Lens"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Cards such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skullclamp"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Idol of Oblivion"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Endless Atlas"},{"insert":" help prevent the deck from running out of cards.\nWe generally do not need to rush Purphoros onto the battlefield unless we are ready to follow him with creature production. Casting Purphoros and immediately generating multiple tokens is much better than exposing him for several turns without gaining value.\n\nMidgame"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Once Purphoros is online, every creature and token becomes direct damage.\nSome of the best token engines include:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Krenko, Mob Boss"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Urabrask's Forge"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hanweir Garrison"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Loyal Apprentice"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"General Kreat, the Boltbringer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Siege-Gang Commander"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Squee, Dubious Monarch"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fable of the Mirror-Breaker"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Even modest token makers such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Goblin Instigator"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mogg War Marshal"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Krenko's Command"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hordeling Outburst"},{"insert":" become efficient burn spells with Purphoros in play.\nFor example:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hordeling Outburst + Purphoros = 6 damage to each opponent."},{"insert":"\nIf "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Solphim"},{"insert":" is also on the battlefield, that becomes "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"12 damage to each opponent"},{"insert":".\n\nPrimary Win Conditions"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1. Purphoros + Mass Token Production"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This is the deck's default plan.\nThe strongest burst token spells are:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tempt with Vengeance"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Song of Totentanz"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Empty the Warrens"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hordeling Outburst"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Krenko's Command"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Burn Down the House"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Siege-Gang Commander"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A large "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tempt with Vengeance"},{"insert":" can eliminate the entire table immediately.\nWith Purphoros:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"10 tokens = 20 damage to every opponent."},{"insert":"\nWith Solphim:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"10 tokens = 40 damage to every opponent."},{"insert":"\n\nDamage Multipliers"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck contains several ways to turn Purphoros triggers into lethal damage much faster.\nSolphim, Mayhem Dominus"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doubles noncombat damage dealt to opponents.\nPurphoros therefore deals "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"4 damage per creature"},{"insert":" instead of 2.\nTwinflame Tyrant"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Provides another powerful damage-doubling effect and gives the deck redundancy when Purphoros is producing large numbers of triggers.\nFiery Emancipation"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Triples damage.\nWith Purphoros, every creature entering deals "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"6 damage to each opponent"},{"insert":".\nOnly seven creature entries are enough to deal 42 damage to the entire table.\nOjer Axonil, Deepest Might"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Improves the deck's smaller damage sources, particularly:\nImpact Tremors"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Witty Roastmaster"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Molten Gatekeeper"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This allows the backup ETB-burn package to remain threatening even when Purphoros is unavailable.\n\nRedundant ETB Damage"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Purphoros is the best payoff, but he is not the deck's only one.\nThe deck also runs:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Impact 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spells such as:\nTempt with Vengeance"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Song of Totentanz"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck often appears relatively quiet before suddenly producing ten or more creatures and killing the table in one turn.\n\nGrinning Ignus Engine"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Grinning Ignus"},{"insert":" is one of the most synergistic creatures in the deck.\nIt can return itself to hand while producing mana, allowing it to repeatedly enter the battlefield when paired with sufficient mana-generation support.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Birgi, God of Storytelling"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Runaway Steam-Kin"},{"insert":" help turn repeated casts into a powerful engine.\nEvery time Ignus enters while Purphoros is on the battlefield, Purphoros triggers again.\nEven without forming a deterministic infinite loop, repeated Ignus casts can generate substantial damage and storm count.\nIt also works particularly well with "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Empty the Warrens"},{"insert":", where repeatedly casting spells increases storm before producing a large wave of Goblin tokens.\n\nKrenko Engines"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Both Krenkos play different roles.\nKrenko, Mob Boss"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The strongest sustained token engine in the deck.\nWith several Goblins already in play, Krenko can quickly produce an enormous army.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lightning Greaves"},{"insert":" is especially important here because granting Krenko haste can turn him into an immediate win condition rather than giving opponents a full turn to remove him.\nKrenko, Tin Street Kingpin"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Provides a more combat-oriented token engine.\nIf Krenko attacks repeatedly, his army grows every turn while continuously triggering Purphoros.\n\nNorin the Wary"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Norin the Wary"},{"insert":" looks harmless but becomes extremely efficient with Purphoros.\nNorin repeatedly leaves the battlefield and returns at the end of the turn.\nEvery return triggers Purphoros.\nOver several turn cycles, Norin generates free damage without requiring additional mana.\nHe becomes even more effective when paired with the deck's redundant ETB-damage effects.\n\nPanharmonicon"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Panharmonicon"},{"insert":" doubles triggered abilities caused by creatures or artifacts entering the battlefield.\nWith Purphoros, each creature entering can produce an additional Purphoros trigger.\nThat means one creature can effectively represent "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"4 damage to every opponent"},{"insert":" before any damage multipliers are involved.\nWhen combined with token bursts, Panharmonicon can turn relatively small plays into lethal damage.\n\nSacrifice and Resource Engines"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck includes:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ashnod's Altar"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skirk Prospector"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skullclamp"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These allow expendable tokens to become additional resources.\nAshnod's Altar converts creatures into mana.\nSkirk Prospector performs the same role with Goblins.\nSkullclamp converts small tokens into cards.\nThese effects are especially useful after creature-entry triggers have already occurred. Once a token has entered and triggered Purphoros, keeping the creature alive is often less important than converting it into mana or cards for the next wave of creatures.\n\nCard Advantage"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mono-red decks can struggle when games go long, so this list uses several ways to refill its hand.\nWheels"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Reforge the Soul"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Magus of the Wheel"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These are especially strong after rapidly deploying our hand.\nImpulse and Treasure Draw"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Jeska's Will"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Big Score"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Unexpected Windfall"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Valakut Awakening"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Repeatable Draw"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skullclamp"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Idol of Oblivion"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Endless Atlas"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fable of the Mirror-Breaker"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Maintaining access to token producers is critical because the deck can otherwise spend its hand extremely quickly.\n\nInteraction"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck does not want to spend too many slots playing reactive Magic, but it carries enough interaction to stop major threats.\nRemoval"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Abrade"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Chaos Warp"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Untimely Malfunction"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Board Wipes"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blasphemous Act"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Burn Down the House"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Purphoros being indestructible makes symmetrical creature wipes particularly favorable.\nIt is often correct to clear the battlefield and then rebuild around Purphoros while opponents lose more important creatures.\n\nStack Interaction and Protection"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mono-red has limited access to traditional counterspells, so this deck uses several unusual defensive tools.\nRed Elemental Blast"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Extremely efficient against blue interaction.\nFlare of Duplication"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Can copy an important spell and provides substantial flexibility during explosive turns.\nReturn the Favor"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Can redirect or copy important spells or abilities, making it useful both defensively and offensively.\nLightning Greaves"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Protects important engines such as Krenko and can immediately give them haste.\n\nUtility Lands"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The land base provides additional creature production and utility without consuming spell slots.\nNotable lands 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battlefield.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hanweir Battlements"},{"insert":" can also combine with "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hanweir Garrison"},{"insert":" to form "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hanweir, the Writhing Township"},{"insert":", though the individual cards remain useful even without assembling the meld.\n\nMulligan Guide"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A good opening hand generally wants:\n2–3 lands"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"At least one mana accelerator"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A token generator or card-advantage engine"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Excellent opening cards include:\nSol Ring"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mana Vault"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcane Signet"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ruby 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"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"not"},{"insert":" to deploy your token producers.\nIf possible, establish Purphoros first and hold your token spells until they generate immediate damage.\nFor example, casting Hordeling Outburst before Purphoros gives us three Goblins.\nCasting Purphoros first and then Hordeling Outburst gives us those same Goblins plus six damage to every opponent.\nLikewise, avoid committing every token generator into a board wipe unless doing so creates immediate lethal pressure.\nThe deck rewards explosive turns more than gradual battlefield development.\n\nStrengths"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Excellent multiplayer scaling"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Purphoros damages every opponent simultaneously, making the deck more efficient as the number of opponents increases.\nDifficult commander to remove"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Purphoros is indestructible and frequently remains a noncreature enchantment because devotion stays below five.\nThis makes many conventional removal spells ineffective.\nDoes not rely on combat"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fog effects, blockers, pillow-fort strategies, and large creature boards generally do not stop the primary game plan.\nExplosive finishes"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Cards such as Tempt with Vengeance, Krenko, Empty the Warrens, and Song of Totentanz can turn a seemingly harmless board into lethal damage immediately.\nStrong recovery after board wipes"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Because Purphoros often survives creature sweepers, rebuilding a small army can immediately restart the damage engine.\n\nWeaknesses"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Commander dependence"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck is substantially less explosive without Purphoros.\nRedundant damage effects help, but Purphoros remains the most efficient payoff.\nEnchantment removal"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Exile-based removal and effects capable of removing indestructible enchantments are especially dangerous.\nLimited stack interaction"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mono-red cannot efficiently stop every combo or removal spell.\nThreat assessment is therefore important.\nCard consumption"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck can deploy its hand very quickly, making Skullclamp, wheels, and repeatable draw engines extremely valuable.\nToken hate"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Cards that prevent creature tokens from entering or punish creature-entry strategies can significantly slow the deck.\n\nClosing Strategy"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Purphoros is fundamentally a math deck disguised as a token deck.\nThe goal is not necessarily to build the largest army. The goal is to determine how many creature entries are required to kill the table and generate exactly that many.\nWith Purphoros alone:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"20 creature entries = 40 damage to every opponent."},{"insert":"\nWith a damage doubler:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"10 creature entries = 40 damage."},{"insert":"\nWith Fiery Emancipation:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"7 creature entries = 42 damage."},{"insert":"\nBecause of this, the deck often wins without ever attacking.\nDevelop mana, establish Purphoros, preserve your token generators, then convert one explosive turn into enough creature entries to burn the entire table out at once.\n"}]}