Ordeal of Purphoros (THS #131)
Ordeal of Purphoros is a uncommon printing from Theros (THS #131), a Enchantment — Aura. Illustrated by Maciej Kuciara.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment — Aura |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Theros (THS) |
| Collector number | 131 |
| Artist | Maciej Kuciara |
| Released | 2013-09-27 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.16, foil $0.20 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- September 15, 2013 — The +1/+1 counter is put on the creature before blockers are declared and before combat damage is dealt.
- September 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.
- September 15, 2013 — If you sacrifice the Ordeal in some other way, its last ability will trigger.