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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1360 Current Rank
#1561 Last Week
#1192 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.

Lorehold, the Historian Lorehold, the Historian
+6% Synergy $49.99
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+5% Synergy $1.21
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+1% Synergy $18.56
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+1% Synergy $0.32
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
-1% Synergy $0.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+50% Synergy $0.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+49% Synergy $3.67
Big Score Big Score
+48% Synergy $0.98
World at War World at War
+46% Synergy $7.80
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+44% Synergy $8.68
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+40% Synergy $4.60
Single Combat Single Combat
+38% Synergy $0.50
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+38% Synergy $0.75
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $14.55
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+35% Synergy $2.60

Top Cards

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+32% Synergy $0.30
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+32% Synergy $6.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+30% Synergy $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.27
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+28% Synergy $3.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.52
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $3.73
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+18% Synergy $43.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $50.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $14.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $97.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.48
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.45

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+33% Synergy $0.39
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.50
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $10.97
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+22% Synergy $0.23
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.33
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+20% Synergy $2.53
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+19% Synergy $7.20
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+18% Synergy $2.76
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+18% Synergy $0.41
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+16% Synergy $24.32
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+16% Synergy $0.28
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $2.52
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+15% Synergy $2.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+14% Synergy $0.38
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+14% Synergy $27.68
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+14% Synergy $94.19
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.15
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+13% Synergy $0.54
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+13% Synergy $0.24
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+13% Synergy $0.36
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+12% Synergy $15.15
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.99
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $5.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.80
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $7.41
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.48
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+9% Synergy $29.28
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+9% Synergy $30.00
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+9% Synergy $0.22
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+9% Synergy $17.74
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+9% Synergy $0.16
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+8% Synergy $1.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $55.04
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.81
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.41
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+8% Synergy $4.79
Firesong and Sunspeaker Firesong and Sunspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.28
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $12.83
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.44
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $27.03
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $15.71
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+2% Synergy $6.40
Blade Historian Blade Historian
0% Synergy $4.75
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-2% Synergy $4.20
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-2% Synergy $13.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+31% Synergy $0.27
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+30% Synergy $1.91
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $12.48
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.53
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $13.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $15.46
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+12% Synergy $0.29
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $0.52
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $3.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $2.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.41
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+8% Synergy $1.66
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.92
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $3.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $66.45
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+6% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+6% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $2.95
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.14
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.19
Reverberate Reverberate
+5% Synergy $2.86
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $10.38
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.05
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.38
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.17
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.90
Shelter Shelter
+2% Synergy $0.24
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.13
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+1% Synergy $0.10
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $11.98
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.20
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
0% Synergy $5.14
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.26
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.33
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $10.33
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.98
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $18.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.06

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+33% Synergy $1.80
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+31% Synergy $0.15
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+28% Synergy $0.34
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+27% Synergy $19.70
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+26% Synergy $0.15
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+23% Synergy $0.31
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $6.11
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.26
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+22% Synergy $0.33
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+22% Synergy $2.00
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.73
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+20% Synergy $1.17
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.58
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+19% Synergy $1.52
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy $0.35
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+17% Synergy $1.82
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $3.61
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.61
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.33
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $3.49
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+10% Synergy $5.01
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+10% Synergy $4.14
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+10% Synergy $0.46
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $4.13
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+9% Synergy $4.00
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+9% Synergy $3.27
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+8% Synergy $3.54
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+7% Synergy $0.84
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+7% Synergy $0.54
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $4.39
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+7% Synergy $0.18
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.23
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.49
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.39
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $2.90
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+6% Synergy $0.08
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+6% Synergy $2.00
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+6% Synergy $4.61
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $6.74
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.50
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $2.96
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+21% Synergy $12.02
Glamdring Glamdring
+21% Synergy $2.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $4.70
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $9.33
Sunforger Sunforger
+16% Synergy $3.36
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+15% Synergy $16.82
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $24.25
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $19.18
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $9.74
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.91
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $40.13
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $3.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+31% Synergy $0.51
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+25% Synergy $3.24
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $4.89
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $25.67
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.34
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $27.96
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.49
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $2.01
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $5.05
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.00
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $7.67
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $22.01
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.89
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.76
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.87
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.99

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+9% Synergy $2.07

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.36
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.89
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.98
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $1.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $8.92
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.50
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $11.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $6.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $4.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.44
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.31
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.30
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.08
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.21
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+7% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.25
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $1.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $13.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.30
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $6.06
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+11% Synergy $1.75
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.41
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.48
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $15.80
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.33
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $11.00
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.33
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.60
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $10.62
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.97
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+4% Synergy $0.32
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $29.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.43
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+3% Synergy $0.33
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $331.42
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+1% Synergy $3.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $30.84
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $26.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $18.84
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-2% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.05
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-4% Synergy $13.47
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.17
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27

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