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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1161 Current Rank
#1042 Last Week
#1182 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Velomachus Lorehold.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Velomachus Lorehold decks.

Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+3% Synergy $3.62
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+2% Synergy $2.46
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.81
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
0% Synergy $0.34
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
-1% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Velomachus Lorehold's abilities and overall game plan.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+50% Synergy $3.78
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+50% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
+49% Synergy $0.86
World at War World at War
+46% Synergy $8.49
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+44% Synergy $8.48
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+41% Synergy $3.83
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+38% Synergy $0.72
Single Combat Single Combat
+38% Synergy $0.45
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $14.81
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+36% Synergy $2.38

Top Cards

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+33% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+33% Synergy $6.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+30% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.12
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+27% Synergy $2.58
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.47
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $4.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $42.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $48.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $98.84
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $10.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $86.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+32% Synergy $0.26
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.44
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $11.18
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+22% Synergy $0.17
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.25
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+20% Synergy $2.26
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+19% Synergy $5.29
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+18% Synergy $2.19
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $2.52
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+16% Synergy $0.47
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.23
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+15% Synergy $19.25
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.53
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+14% Synergy $26.28
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.05
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+14% Synergy $2.18
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+13% Synergy $79.96
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+13% Synergy $4.94
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+13% Synergy $0.18
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+12% Synergy $0.21
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+12% Synergy $19.13
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.97
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.31
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.20
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $5.69
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+10% Synergy $16.91
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.86
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+9% Synergy $23.81
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+9% Synergy $0.16
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+9% Synergy $20.16
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+9% Synergy $4.66
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+9% Synergy $0.23
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+8% Synergy $1.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $46.99
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.74
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.33
Firesong and Sunspeaker Firesong and Sunspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.64
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $7.61
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.49
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $23.55
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $5.30
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $9.76
Blade Historian Blade Historian
0% Synergy $4.13
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-1% Synergy $12.48
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-2% Synergy $2.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+32% Synergy $0.22
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+30% Synergy $1.91
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $9.71
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.63
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $11.47
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $14.64
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+12% Synergy $0.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $1.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.27
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $5.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $3.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.44
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+9% Synergy $1.47
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.45
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.17
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.70
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $3.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $62.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $1.76
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+6% Synergy $0.12
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.14
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.04
Reverberate Reverberate
+5% Synergy $2.59
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $8.67
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.96
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+4% Synergy $4.51
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.32
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.12
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $7.66
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.11
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $3.22
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+1% Synergy $0.09
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $12.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.16
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-1% Synergy $4.47
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.84
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.09

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+34% Synergy $1.55
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+31% Synergy $0.15
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+28% Synergy $0.54
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+27% Synergy $0.12
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+26% Synergy $20.24
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+23% Synergy $0.29
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+23% Synergy $0.48
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $7.52
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+22% Synergy $1.76
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $0.17
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.58
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $1.23
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.54
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+19% Synergy $1.23
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+17% Synergy $0.30
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+17% Synergy $1.70
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.46
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+14% Synergy $3.63
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.08
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $2.60
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+11% Synergy $4.58
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+10% Synergy $0.44
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+10% Synergy $3.31
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $3.24
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+9% Synergy $3.28
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+9% Synergy $2.81
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $2.01
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+8% Synergy $0.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+7% Synergy $0.73
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+7% Synergy $0.47
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $5.09
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.66
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.54
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.60
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.34
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+6% Synergy $0.06
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+6% Synergy $1.84
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+6% Synergy $4.13
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $5.76
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.65
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.27
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Glamdring Glamdring
+21% Synergy $1.79
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+20% Synergy $10.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $4.74
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $9.37
Sunforger Sunforger
+16% Synergy $3.65
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+15% Synergy $15.85
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $2.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.23
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $23.29
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $16.86
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $10.68
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.62
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $2.88
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.84
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $37.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $6.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Velomachus Lorehold's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Double Vision Double Vision
+31% Synergy $0.54
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+25% Synergy $4.26
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $4.66
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $24.31
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $24.97
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.44
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $1.24
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $2.96
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.27
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $15.04
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $23.48
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.87
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $5.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Velomachus Lorehold to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+9% Synergy $1.85
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+3% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $5.66
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.11
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.48
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+5% Synergy $2.33
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.06
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.27
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.55
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $3.55
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.43
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.29
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.72
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.18
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+7% Synergy $0.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.45
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.04
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+2% Synergy $0.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.94

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $11.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.21
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+12% Synergy $0.09
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $5.38
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+11% Synergy $1.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+9% Synergy $15.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.44
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.86
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $9.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.13
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $2.99
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $9.51
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $42.67
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.93
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.34
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+3% Synergy $2.62
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+3% Synergy $0.21
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.53
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $328.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.91
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $26.93
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $15.87
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-2% Synergy $0.43
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-5% Synergy $9.87
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.18

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