Markov Retribution vs Purphoros, God of the Forge — MTG Card Comparison
Markov Retribution is the stronger card — it costs less mana (3 vs 4), is legal in more formats (5 vs 0).
Markov Retribution
Choose one or both —
• Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
• Target Vampire you control deals damage equal to its power to another target creature.
Purphoros, God of the Forge
Indestructible
As long as your devotion to red is less than five, Purphoros isn't a creature.
Whenever another creature you control enters, Purphoros deals 2 damage to each opponent.
{2}{R}: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Power/Toughness: 6/5
| Stat | Markov Retribution | Purphoros, God of the Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{R} | {3}{R} |
| CMC | 3 | 4 |
| Type | Sorcery | Legendary Enchantment Creature — God |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Mythic |
| Set | Innistrad: Crimson Vow | Commander Masters |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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