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Lorehold, the Historian
Price tag $5.52

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#19 Current Rank
#12 Last Week
#509 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lorehold, the Historian.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lorehold, the Historian decks.

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+39% Synergy $8.80
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+14% Synergy $3.36
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+13% Synergy $2.07
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+10% Synergy $5.08
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+9% Synergy $8.43

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lorehold, the Historian's abilities and overall game plan.

Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+80% Synergy $0.40
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+78% Synergy $12.26
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+75% Synergy $27.33
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+75% Synergy $0.71
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+72% Synergy $16.74
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+69% Synergy $45.18
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+67% Synergy $0.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+65% Synergy $5.30
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+64% Synergy $17.85
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+64% Synergy $25.83

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lorehold, the Historian decks.

Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+63% Synergy $0.38
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+60% Synergy $0.63
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+56% Synergy $7.09
Big Score Big Score
+54% Synergy $0.69
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+54% Synergy $3.57
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+52% Synergy $1.37
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+52% Synergy $0.57
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+51% Synergy $2.98
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.94

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy $42.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $56.25
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $6.56
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $122.46
Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $15.05
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $55.55
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $13.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $35.70
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $103.53
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $110.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lorehold, the Historian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+49% Synergy $6.79
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+40% Synergy $1.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+37% Synergy $1.16
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+36% Synergy $16.08
Velomachus Lorehold Velomachus Lorehold
+32% Synergy $0.29
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+30% Synergy $0.43
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+30% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+28% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+28% Synergy $0.24
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+28% Synergy $0.20
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+27% Synergy $0.31
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+25% Synergy $4.97
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+24% Synergy $14.05
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+21% Synergy $9.50
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+16% Synergy $9.65
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+15% Synergy $5.75
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $5.51
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+15% Synergy $0.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $54.36
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+13% Synergy $0.19
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+13% Synergy $1.40
Firesong and Sunspeaker Firesong and Sunspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.37
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+9% Synergy $0.31
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+8% Synergy $1.97
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+8% Synergy $20.87
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+8% Synergy $0.40
Impulsivity Impulsivity
+8% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.82
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.48
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+7% Synergy $0.32
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+7% Synergy $0.72
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+7% Synergy $5.79
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+7% Synergy $0.16
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $30.39
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+6% Synergy $0.77
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+6% Synergy $5.78
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+6% Synergy $0.23
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $10.46
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+6% Synergy $0.37
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+5% Synergy $0.43
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+5% Synergy $101.64
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+4% Synergy $0.42
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $16.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+2% Synergy $8.60
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+1% Synergy $44.99
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $3.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $7.50
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-2% Synergy $19.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lorehold, the Historian safe.

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+40% Synergy $14.35
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+38% Synergy $1.34
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+36% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+24% Synergy $68.42
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+24% Synergy $2.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+23% Synergy $15.51
Searing Wind Searing Wind
+21% Synergy $0.51
Reverberate Reverberate
+20% Synergy $3.67
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+18% Synergy $10.71
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy $12.84
Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reprieve Reprieve
+15% Synergy $1.63
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+11% Synergy $0.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+10% Synergy $9.70
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+10% Synergy $0.09
Riddle of Lightning Riddle of Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $5.44
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+8% Synergy $0.82
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+8% Synergy $1.19
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.15
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+6% Synergy $14.01
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.60
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.43
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $6.15
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $5.38
Reiterate Reiterate
+5% Synergy $16.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.19
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $9.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.05
Flashback Flashback
+4% Synergy $4.21
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+4% Synergy $1.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.63
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+3% Synergy $0.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $12.32
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+3% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+1% Synergy $4.63
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $11.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.39
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-1% Synergy $3.57
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $2.85
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.68
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.40
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-10% Synergy $2.56
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lorehold, the Historian's game plan and control the board.

Insurrection Insurrection
+47% Synergy $9.53
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+44% Synergy $3.04
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+44% Synergy $0.83
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+37% Synergy $4.62
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+31% Synergy $4.32
Invincible Hymn Invincible Hymn
+31% Synergy $1.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.32
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+26% Synergy $9.11
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+25% Synergy $0.45
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.58
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+19% Synergy $0.75
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+19% Synergy $0.56
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+17% Synergy $0.54
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+17% Synergy $0.48
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $0.28
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $6.60
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+16% Synergy $6.18
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+13% Synergy $3.50
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+12% Synergy $0.48
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $2063.83
Ultima Ultima
+11% Synergy $0.48
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+11% Synergy $1.28
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.76
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+10% Synergy $2.65
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.65
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.59
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+8% Synergy $0.62
Worldfire Worldfire
+8% Synergy $30.03
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+8% Synergy $2.70
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+7% Synergy $0.44
Terminus Terminus
+7% Synergy $0.28
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.33
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+7% Synergy $0.19
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $3.94
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.21
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+6% Synergy $6.82
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $3.75
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+6% Synergy $0.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $5.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $7.34
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.42
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+4% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.80
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.24
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+44% Synergy $11.46
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+33% Synergy $12.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+24% Synergy $4.13
Brainstone Brainstone
+20% Synergy $0.10
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+18% Synergy $19.35
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+16% Synergy $6.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.35
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+15% Synergy $7.95
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+11% Synergy $3.16
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+10% Synergy $0.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.40
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.15
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+7% Synergy $3.13
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $19.15
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+4% Synergy $2.77
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $11.33
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+3% Synergy $21.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $28.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.90

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lorehold, the Historian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Double Vision Double Vision
+48% Synergy $0.55
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+45% Synergy $6.73
Penance Penance
+40% Synergy $4.78
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+23% Synergy $6.64
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+23% Synergy $2.80
Hidden Retreat Hidden Retreat
+20% Synergy $2.56
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $14.54
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $3.34
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+7% Synergy $0.26
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $2.28
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.74
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lorehold, the Historian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+17% Synergy $2.19

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $37.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $5.58
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+16% Synergy $14.67
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+10% Synergy $1.97
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $1.87
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.78
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $10.19

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+66% Synergy $0.98
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+54% Synergy $5.02
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.30
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $156.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $39.13
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lorehold, the Historian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+44% Synergy $3.04
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+37% Synergy $1.16
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+35% Synergy $10.47
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+27% Synergy $10.39
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+27% Synergy $10.79
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+27% Synergy $0.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+23% Synergy $15.51
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+22% Synergy $15.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $32.49
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+18% Synergy $1.02
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+10% Synergy $0.31
Plateau Plateau
+10% Synergy $340.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $16.14
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+8% Synergy $3.58
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+7% Synergy $3.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.82
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $28.43
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+7% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $16.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $35.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.17
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $10.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.54
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $38.81
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.21
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.60
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $45.71
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.80
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.31
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.26
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $32.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-3% Synergy $0.31
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.08
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.35
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.38
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-11% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.24

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