Fire from Olympus: Purphoros - EDH

Commander / EDH AlmightyTentacle

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AlmightyTentacle, do you think there is room in this deck for Wasteland and/or Strip Mine? You have Shivan Harvest which is very strong with your goblin tokens but these cards would make the non-basic destruction more consistent in case you don't draw the harvest. If you had Strip Mine, Wasteland, Shivan Harvest, as well as a Burning Wished Ruination you'd have a package of some sort.

September 7, 2017 5:41 a.m.

Ankh of Mishra is also a cheaper version of Zo-Zu the Punisher that doesn't die to your burn wipes. You could even find room for both if you want Zo-Zu for devotion.

September 7, 2017 5:54 a.m.

Hi, multimedia

Thx for comments, suggestion and upvote!

Primer - the idea of creating a more detailed description of the interactions and gameplay - Primer, has long been wandering in my head. Since English is not my native language it will require me a lot of free time which I do not have at that moment. Work and family on the first place, MTG and other my hobby on second. But someday in the not too distant future, I will find time to create it.

Hi,Perfect_Phyrexia

Thx again for all your suggestions!

  • Strip Mine & Wasteland - I dont quite sure that deck need more land hate cards and coloress non basic lands in it, I was happy enough with Shivan Harvest.

  • Ankh of Mishra - was in deck on early stages but was cut. Zo-Zu the Punisher much better imho. 1st - devotion. 2nd - he is goblin. 3rd - being a creature is not a minus it is a plus, even with all burn board wipes.

September 7, 2017 6:36 p.m.

99ghosts says... #4

This deck is almost as good as your name! +1

September 8, 2017 4:56 p.m.

Razulghul says... #5

Hey, so just comparing my paper list to yours and it's pretty similar but I have some suggestions:

Haste is incredibly important in my experience and I have found Anger isn't nearly as good as Mass Hysteria. I've never regretted adding or playing it. Urabrask the Hidden is a baller as well.

Another really strong card is Cloudstone Curio, this card is usually what gets me over the hump and I think is a better inclusion than Tempt with Vengeance. For 3 mana it basically gives your token producers buyback and generates a lot of value over the course of a game.

Changeling Berserker has won a game or two for me as well, that champion trigger is sweet for double Krenko taps etc.

I didn't shell out the dough for Scrying Sheets and snow mountains but some utility lands you might also consider are Spawning Bed, Throne of the High City, Winding Canyons and/or Endless Sands.

Last thing - What do you think of Shifting Shadow? I slipped it in my list but haven't had a chance to play it, seems pretty great though.

September 9, 2017 1:58 a.m.

Razulghul says... #6

Woops, forgot to add one more: Divergent Transformations doubles as instant speed removal or gas when you need it, not bad for 4 mana.

September 9, 2017 2:09 a.m.

Hi, 99ghosts

Thx for comment and upvote mate! :-)

Hi, dlamars

Thx for all your suggestions!

Lets start:

  • Mass Hysteria - was in deck before and was cut. Sometimes give haste to my opponents wasnt so good idea, especialy when one of them play mostly Zur the Enchanter deck and 2nd one green aggro deck with elf combos.

  • Urabrask the Hidden - too high cmc and as any creature can be wiped easily from the field.

  • Anger - with all sac outlets, burn & wheel spells deck have, it can be easily put in graveyard and what is important it is not so easy to remove it from there.

  • Cloudstone Curio - good card but not here. I can count only 5 cards with wich it can play good enough in current deck build.

  • Tempt with Vengeance - this one won me so many games, so cut it out would just be an unforgivable mistake.

  • Changeling Berserker - too situative. To double tap Krenko, I assume you need: 1st sac outlet to remove Berserker. 2nd haste engine to be able to tap Krenko 2nd time. This is too much to ask imho.

  • Throne of the High City - is only one land I can consider to add from all lands you mentioned above, but still dont qute sure about it.

  • Shifting Shadow - can be nice especialy in decks full of high cmc creatures, but I dont think it be really effective here. Plus it is nombo with Norin the Wary.

  • Divergent Transformations - I dont test this one, but have some game experience with close enough spell Indomitable Creativity and I wasnt to happy with how it plays. But still I will consider to add Divergent Transformations and give it a try in the future.

September 12, 2017 12:48 a.m.

rkjunior says... #8

What are you targeting with Burning Wish?

September 27, 2017 11:44 a.m.

rkjunior says... #10

Hello AlmightyTentacle

Ah, ok. Yeah we don't play with sideboards with our multiplayer games so that may be a cut on my end.

September 28, 2017 11:51 a.m.

If your game meta against sideboards I would recommend to cut it for Mizzix's Mastery.

September 28, 2017 5:30 p.m.

CT3993 says... #12

I know you have it in your side board, but Firecat Blitz is an absolute game winner in my Purph deck. The fact that you can flash it back by sacing lands makes it a monster too. Nice list btw!

October 10, 2017 10:58 p.m.

Hi, CT3993

I want to apologize, it took me so long to reply to your comment.

Firecat Blitz I prefer keep it in wishboard cuz it have big drawback, I only use it when I 100% sure it can whipe my opponents away.

October 30, 2017 7:27 p.m.

hoyanader says... #14

Please don't tell me that you abandoned this deck :(

September 28, 2018 11:56 p.m.

hoyanader says... #15

Any update?

October 20, 2018 10:52 a.m.

Hi, hoyanader.

First of all, I apologize for the late response mate!

I didnt abondoned this deck and I try to update it with each new MTG release.

At the moment I am in the stage of a "silent observer", cuz to my deep regret, I mostly dont have time to play MTG.

October 22, 2018 12:47 a.m.

This is quite a beautiful creation. I read your last comment about not being able to play MTG very much - I have been playing this game for 22 years now. Believe me, there will be a time again when you'll have a playgroup and time enough to send Purphorous to the billows again.

Keep at it, this is an amazing and obviously well-loved deck.

November 11, 2018 7:20 p.m.

periclesac says... #18

You may try Pyrostatic Pillar

December 3, 2018 10:52 p.m.

Inkmoth says... #19

Decided to check you out after you upvoted my deck and I gotta say, this is badass dude. I have the cards for it too.

Question, you mention Eidolon of the Great Revel in the guide, but he's not in the actual list and it really is a great deterrent at stopping combos like my deck has in that same vein you could consider Harsh Mentor ?

January 30, 2019 10:35 p.m.

Hi Inkmoth_!

Eidolon of the Great Revel and Harsh Mentor was in the old version of the deck, with other group slug cards. But after extensive testing I put away many cards and almost abandon the previously chosen game strategy. I always tune this deck up with each new MTG release and in this current version it is the most solid Purphoros deck I could create.

January 31, 2019 12:41 a.m.

Inkmoth says... #21

Good shit then, I'll take your word for it.. I will be trying your list soon and let you know how it goes!

January 31, 2019 1:09 a.m.

hkhssweiss says... #22

Same as Inkmoth_, checking out your deck after you upvoted mines. I have to say I am impressed with the route you are going for haha. Might I suggest Battle Hymn as a possible mana accelerator? Or is it too slow.

On a side note as well, have you ever tried a Purphy Storm route before?

January 31, 2019 7:15 a.m.

Hi hkhssweiss!

Thx for your suggestion. I will give Battle Hymn a try, second chance I supose, cuz it was in the deck but a long time ago, and then it was not so good on deal as it was on paper.

Never try storm route, but I saw some storm brew Purphoros deck's lets say it's not my type.

January 31, 2019 4:32 p.m.

hkhssweiss says... #24

I can see what you mean, it's a bit more when you are ahead, but might give it the push when you need more mana. It's a pretty tight list and definitely shows your hard work!

January 31, 2019 4:40 p.m.

IQuarent says... #25

Now that Hushbringer has been spoiled, have you considered running more removal spells for it and things like it? Namely Lightning Bolt ?

September 19, 2019 5:58 p.m. Edited.

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