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Hammer of Purphoros is a rare Legendary Enchantment Artifact from EOC (EOC) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hammer of Purphoros MTG card

Hammer of Purphoros

Legendary Enchantment Artifact

Card Text

Creatures you control have haste. {2}{R}, {T}, Sacrifice a land: Create a 3/3 colorless Golem enchantment artifact creature token.

All the world is Purphoros's anvil.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 EOC EOC 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

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$0.22
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hammer of Purphoros? Basics

Hammer of Purphoros is a Legendary Enchantment Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures you control have haste. {2}{R}, {T}, Sacrifice a land: Create a 3/3 colorless Golem enchantment artifact creature token."

How much mana does Hammer of Purphoros cost to cast? Basics

Hammer of Purphoros has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Hammer of Purphoros's mana cost of {1}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Hammer of Purphoros has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Hammer of Purphoros's current oracle text is: "Creatures you control have haste. {2}{R}, {T}, Sacrifice a land: Create a 3/3 colorless Golem enchantment artifact creature token."

What is the current price of Hammer of Purphoros? Pricing

The current market price for Hammer of Purphoros is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Hammer of Purphoros? Pricing

You can purchase Hammer of Purphoros from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hammer of Purphoros in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Modern? Legality

Hammer of Purphoros is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hammer of Purphoros is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hammer of Purphoros is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Legacy? Legality

Hammer of Purphoros is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Vintage? Legality

Hammer of Purphoros is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Hammer of Purphoros legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hammer of Purphoros in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Hammer of Purphoros from? Details

This printing of Hammer of Purphoros is from EOC (EOC), with collector number 88.

Hammer of Purphoros may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hammer of Purphoros's rarity? Details

Hammer of Purphoros is a rare card in EOC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Hammer of Purphoros? Details

Hammer of Purphoros was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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