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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.23

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

#1206 Current Rank
#1201 Last Week
#1172 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.

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+10% Synergy $3.36
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $1.54
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.09
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+3% Synergy $6.58
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+50% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+50% Synergy $2.52
Big Score Big Score
+49% Synergy $0.72
World at War World at War
+46% Synergy $5.80
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+45% Synergy $7.73
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+41% Synergy $3.14
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+39% Synergy $0.70
Single Combat Single Combat
+38% Synergy $0.47
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+38% Synergy $15.39
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+36% Synergy $1.20

Top Cards

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+33% Synergy $4.62
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+32% Synergy $0.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.10
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+23% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.38
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $4.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $30.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $44.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $9.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $83.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+31% Synergy $0.25
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.44
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $9.20
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+22% Synergy $0.14
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $11.39
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+20% Synergy $0.21
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+20% Synergy $2.09
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+18% Synergy $1.88
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $2.63
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+15% Synergy $17.10
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+15% Synergy $0.17
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+15% Synergy $0.50
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+14% Synergy $0.22
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.79
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+14% Synergy $23.14
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.09
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+13% Synergy $4.34
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+13% Synergy $76.23
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+13% Synergy $0.13
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+13% Synergy $2.03
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+12% Synergy $17.74
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+12% Synergy $0.17
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.89
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.08
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+10% Synergy $0.15
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+10% Synergy $17.70
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.20
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $4.84
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+9% Synergy $18.36
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+9% Synergy $21.20
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+9% Synergy $0.23
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+8% Synergy $0.97
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $32.81
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.62
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.32
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+8% Synergy $2.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.43
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.55
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $7.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.41
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $19.07
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $5.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $9.19
Blade Historian Blade Historian
0% Synergy $3.76
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-1% Synergy $2.43
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-1% Synergy $12.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+33% Synergy $0.20
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+28% Synergy $2.00
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $8.04
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.48
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $11.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $9.22
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+13% Synergy $0.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.44
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $3.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.61
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $3.20
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+9% Synergy $1.45
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.37
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.18
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.60
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $3.07
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $48.80
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+6% Synergy $0.11
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.15
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $2.31
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+6% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.28
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.04
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.19
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $7.08
Shelter Shelter
+2% Synergy $0.10
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $7.40
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.06
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.09
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $1.12
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+1% Synergy $0.09
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $10.47
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
0% Synergy $3.80
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.84
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.19
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.60
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.82
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $14.89

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+33% Synergy $1.55
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+32% Synergy $0.14
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+28% Synergy $0.18
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+27% Synergy $0.08
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+26% Synergy $18.56
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+24% Synergy $0.52
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $3.89
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.14
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+22% Synergy $1.87
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.55
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.54
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+20% Synergy $1.15
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $1.65
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy $0.30
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+16% Synergy $0.40
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+16% Synergy $1.23
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+14% Synergy $3.03
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.20
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $2.63
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+10% Synergy $0.38
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+10% Synergy $3.21
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $3.25
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+9% Synergy $2.98
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.70
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $2.02
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+8% Synergy $0.13
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+8% Synergy $3.20
Armageddon Armageddon
+8% Synergy $16.97
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.23
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+7% Synergy $0.05
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.38
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.48
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+7% Synergy $1.79
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+7% Synergy $3.43
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $4.67
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.90
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.53
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.10
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.05
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.70
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.26
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Glamdring Glamdring
+21% Synergy $1.73
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+19% Synergy $9.75
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $3.70
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $8.13
Sunforger Sunforger
+16% Synergy $3.43
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+15% Synergy $14.90
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $2.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.19
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $22.32
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $8.54
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $16.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.28
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.44
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $37.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $5.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+31% Synergy $0.48
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+25% Synergy $2.47
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+25% Synergy $3.35
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+19% Synergy $6.91
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $20.00
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $17.30
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.44
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.82
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.16
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $2.24
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $19.45
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $13.74
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.83
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $7.94
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $26.05

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+10% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $4.93
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.11
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.45
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.37
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.92
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.57
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.91
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $3.16
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.41
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.24
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.92
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $1.02
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.15
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.83
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.96

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $11.77
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+13% Synergy $2.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.17
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+12% Synergy $0.09
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $4.91
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.61
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+9% Synergy $13.78
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.20
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+8% Synergy $0.30
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $7.74
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.88
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.10
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $8.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.93
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.69
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+4% Synergy $0.20
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $24.24
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+3% Synergy $2.30
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.31
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $325.65
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.18
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $20.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.06
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.68
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.10
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.61
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.20
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-2% Synergy $0.39
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.07
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.06
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-4% Synergy $7.02
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.14
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.13

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