You knew what you were getting into
The use of contrasting reds and greens, the spikes and sawblades conveying a sense of terrible danger, and just the figurative image of someone fleeing while on a treadmill all combine to create a sense of dread that is perfectly captured by the title of the card
For the vast majority of my test games, once I cast Purphoros one time, he'd stick around for the rest of the game
As anyone invested in the hobby will tell you, Magic: The Gathering isnt just about the cards themselves
It doesn't have to be the same three creatures
Unlike traditional formats, Commander focuses on: 100-card singleton decks (no duplicates except basic lands) A central commander , usually a legendary creature Multiplayer gameplay, often with four or more participants Longer, more dynamic games where big plays and memorable moments happen Commander requires each deck to have exactly 100 cards, with no duplicates except for basic lands, and a legendary creature serves as the Commander