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Ordeal of Purphoros
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Uncommon
Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters EDHREC #20,154
$0.06
-25.0%
7 days
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Ordeal of Purphoros Price Summary
Ordeal of Purphoros's current headline price is $0.06.
Ordeal of Purphoros Printings & Prices
3 printings
Ordeal of Purphoros has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ordeal of Purphoros: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | THS #131 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THS #131 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #577 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDL #23 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ordeal of Purphoros Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant creature
Whenever enchanted creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it. Then if it has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, sacrifice this Aura.
When you sacrifice this Aura, it deals 3 damage to any target.
Ordeal of Purphoros is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ordeal of Purphoros Rulings
3 most recent
- Sep 15, 2013 If you sacrifice the Ordeal in some other way, its last ability will trigger.
- Sep 15, 2013 The +1/+1 counter is put on the creature before blockers are declared and before combat damage is dealt.
- Sep 15, 2013 The check of whether the enchanted creature has three or more +1/+1 counters on it happens as part of the resolution of the attack triggered ability. If the third +1/+1 counter is put on the enchanted creature any other way, you won't sacrifice the Ordeal until the next time the creature attacks.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Ordeal of Purphoros has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #577 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| THS #131 | 2013-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| THS #131 | 2013-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDL #23 | 2013-09-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
J22 #577 
THS #131 Ordeal of Purphoros in Commander
Ordeal of Purphoros is the #20,154 most-played card on EDHREC, down 427 places over the last 30 days.
Ordeal of Purphoros FAQ
How much is Ordeal of Purphoros worth?
Ordeal of Purphoros is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Ordeal of Purphoros legal in Commander?
Yes — Ordeal of Purphoros is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ordeal of Purphoros been reprinted?
Yes — Ordeal of Purphoros has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ordeal of Purphoros cheap?
Ordeal of Purphoros trades at about $0.06 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,154 on EDHREC).