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Lorehold, the Historian
Price tag $2.90

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

#39 Current Rank

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
+54% Synergy $10.78
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+40% Synergy $4.38
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+31% Synergy $0.71
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+27% Synergy $1.46
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+11% Synergy $4.09

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
+76% Synergy $0.56
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+75% Synergy $10.67
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+72% Synergy $0.91
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+67% Synergy $17.45
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+64% Synergy $0.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+62% Synergy $47.98
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+62% Synergy $35.76
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+62% Synergy $0.52
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+61% Synergy $4.74
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+56% Synergy $32.05

Top Cards

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

Big Score Big Score
+55% Synergy $0.53
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+55% Synergy $7.73
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+53% Synergy $0.98
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+52% Synergy $21.61
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+48% Synergy $3.25
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+48% Synergy $1.42
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+48% Synergy $5.67
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+48% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.18

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+15% Synergy $43.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $53.05
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $15.51
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+4% Synergy $11.68
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.60
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $104.98
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.72

Creatures

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

Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+44% Synergy $10.74
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+38% Synergy $1.66
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+35% Synergy $1.46
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+32% Synergy $22.00
Velomachus Lorehold Velomachus Lorehold
+31% Synergy $0.42
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+30% Synergy $0.34
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+28% Synergy $0.44
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+28% Synergy $0.30
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+26% Synergy $0.31
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+26% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+21% Synergy $13.89
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+20% Synergy $5.95
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+20% Synergy $12.94
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+15% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+14% Synergy $5.90
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $4.97
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $10.86
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.27
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+9% Synergy $2.44
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
+9% Synergy $0.21
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+9% Synergy $1.57
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+8% Synergy $7.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $57.92
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.49
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+7% Synergy $0.79
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+7% Synergy $0.21
Firesong and Sunspeaker Firesong and Sunspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.39
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+7% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.92
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+6% Synergy $0.35
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+6% Synergy $0.44
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+6% Synergy $0.27
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $25.35
Renegade Bull Renegade Bull
+6% Synergy $0.22
Impulsivity Impulsivity
+6% Synergy $0.38
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+5% Synergy $0.37
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+5% Synergy $0.31
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+5% Synergy $0.80
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+5% Synergy $0.29
Molecule Man Molecule Man
+5% Synergy $80.78
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+4% Synergy $2.17
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+4% Synergy $34.56
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+4% Synergy $5.31
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+2% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $16.61
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $8.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $47.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Perch Protection Perch Protection
+33% Synergy $2.68
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+33% Synergy $14.70
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+32% Synergy $0.46
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+24% Synergy $5.45
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+20% Synergy $70.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+20% Synergy $16.32
Reverberate Reverberate
+16% Synergy $3.10
Searing Wind Searing Wind
+16% Synergy $0.49
Reprieve Reprieve
+15% Synergy $1.32
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+15% Synergy $11.32
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy $13.19
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $0.73
Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+11% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.34
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+9% Synergy $1.31
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+9% Synergy $0.09
Riddle of Lightning Riddle of Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.16
Flashback Flashback
+8% Synergy $4.80
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+8% Synergy $11.63
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+8% Synergy $0.20
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $7.01
Erode Erode
+7% Synergy $5.17
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.60
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+6% Synergy $5.78
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+5% Synergy $1.36
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.16
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+2% Synergy $3.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $22.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.32
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.40
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $9.98
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $11.72
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
0% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.35
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $4.51
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $0.93
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $2.12
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.46
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-12% Synergy $2.48

Sorceries

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

Insurrection Insurrection
+41% Synergy $9.63
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+41% Synergy $4.14
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+41% Synergy $1.38
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+35% Synergy $6.82
Invincible Hymn Invincible Hymn
+28% Synergy $2.61
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+28% Synergy $9.89
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+26% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.21
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+21% Synergy $10.22
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+20% Synergy $0.30
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+19% Synergy $1.29
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+18% Synergy $0.35
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+18% Synergy $0.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.41
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+15% Synergy $8.31
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+15% Synergy $0.57
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+13% Synergy $0.27
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+13% Synergy $6.49
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.24
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.18
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+11% Synergy $3.98
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+11% Synergy $0.59
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+11% Synergy $1.30
Ultima Ultima
+10% Synergy $0.60
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+9% Synergy $3.27
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+9% Synergy $0.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.90
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $2063.83
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.76
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+8% Synergy $1.23
Worldfire Worldfire
+7% Synergy $30.76
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+7% Synergy $5.02
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+6% Synergy $6.82
Terminus Terminus
+6% Synergy $0.32
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+6% Synergy $11.43
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $4.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $5.61
Single Combat Single Combat
+5% Synergy $0.64
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $7.76
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.29
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.95
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.30
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $1.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+36% Synergy $13.11
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+28% Synergy $14.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+19% Synergy $5.03
Brainstone Brainstone
+18% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.47
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+16% Synergy $6.04
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+15% Synergy $24.26
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+13% Synergy $7.05
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+10% Synergy $0.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.36
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+8% Synergy $3.50
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+7% Synergy $16.64
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.79
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+3% Synergy $20.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $26.59
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
-4% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+44% Synergy $0.65
Penance Penance
+41% Synergy $5.66
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+40% Synergy $6.94
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+22% Synergy $3.10
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $14.25
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+19% Synergy $7.62
Hidden Retreat Hidden Retreat
+17% Synergy $2.94
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+14% Synergy $5.70
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.38
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.61
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $6.45
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+3% Synergy $0.40
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.10

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+13% Synergy $2.19

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $40.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $7.72
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy $17.69
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+10% Synergy $0.90
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $2.01
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.31
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $1.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+65% Synergy $0.87
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+51% Synergy $7.55
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+14% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.03
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.45
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.32

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
+41% Synergy $4.14
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+35% Synergy $1.46
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+27% Synergy $11.17
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+24% Synergy $0.93
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+23% Synergy $1.70
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+20% Synergy $10.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+20% Synergy $16.32
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+19% Synergy $10.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $30.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+14% Synergy $16.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $1.10
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.92
Plateau Plateau
+6% Synergy $356.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.60
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $18.90
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+6% Synergy $0.23
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.66
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $18.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $36.48
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.30
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+4% Synergy $4.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.72
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.31
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.95
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $9.01
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $10.48
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.59
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
0% Synergy $0.29
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-6% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.13
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.46
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-12% Synergy $0.21

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