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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.25

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

#1306 Current Rank
#1395 Last Week
#1090 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.

Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+5% Synergy $1.43
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+3% Synergy $0.39
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+2% Synergy $2.48
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.85
Genji Glove Genji Glove
-7% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+52% Synergy $0.16
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+51% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+50% Synergy $0.62
World at War World at War
+45% Synergy $7.38
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+44% Synergy $8.25
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+40% Synergy $1.62
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+40% Synergy $0.54
Single Combat Single Combat
+39% Synergy $0.47
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+37% Synergy $0.90
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $11.89

Top Cards

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+34% Synergy $4.02
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+33% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+23% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.84
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $4.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $26.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $46.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $7.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+28% Synergy $0.33
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.39
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+23% Synergy $0.14
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+21% Synergy $10.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.23
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+20% Synergy $9.09
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+17% Synergy $1.35
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+17% Synergy $10.52
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $4.05
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+17% Synergy $4.49
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.29
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.34
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $2.44
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+14% Synergy $1.41
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.06
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+13% Synergy $0.26
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $21.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+12% Synergy $70.01
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $1.92
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.23
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+11% Synergy $18.31
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+11% Synergy $3.74
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+10% Synergy $16.89
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+10% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.74
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $0.91
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+9% Synergy $0.17
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+9% Synergy $21.74
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+9% Synergy $0.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.11
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $17.86
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.42
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+8% Synergy $0.22
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+7% Synergy $1.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.79
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.91
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $14.70
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $5.47
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.44
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+4% Synergy $4.18
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $10.32
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+1% Synergy $4.00
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-1% Synergy $1.16
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-2% Synergy $14.83
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.20

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
+27% Synergy $1.98
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $6.27
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.48
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.68
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $11.91
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+13% Synergy $0.15
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.76
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.31
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $1.76
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $2.75
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+9% Synergy $1.32
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.28
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.99
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+7% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $3.18
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+6% Synergy $0.11
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.93
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+6% Synergy $0.16
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $1.38
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $0.63
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.28
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $8.49
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.20
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $5.39
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.08
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+1% Synergy $0.11
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $8.43
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
0% Synergy $1.61
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.48
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.20
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $0.51
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.90

Sorceries

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

Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+34% Synergy $0.16
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+34% Synergy $1.14
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+31% Synergy $0.11
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+28% Synergy $0.14
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+26% Synergy $0.65
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+25% Synergy $16.12
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+22% Synergy $0.62
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+21% Synergy $2.81
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.76
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $0.23
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+21% Synergy $1.63
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+20% Synergy $1.44
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $1.09
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.36
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+14% Synergy $1.09
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+13% Synergy $4.41
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.14
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $2.07
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+11% Synergy $1.84
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+11% Synergy $3.16
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+10% Synergy $4.00
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+10% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+9% Synergy $0.57
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+9% Synergy $0.06
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Armageddon Armageddon
+9% Synergy $17.09
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $1.91
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $0.82
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $1.07
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+7% Synergy $0.27
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.43
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+7% Synergy $3.82
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.59
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+7% Synergy $1.38
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.73
Storm's Wrath Storm's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.18
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+6% Synergy $0.18
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $4.42
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.52
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Glamdring Glamdring
+21% Synergy $1.00
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+20% Synergy $5.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $4.31
Sunforger Sunforger
+17% Synergy $3.06
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.78
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+14% Synergy $16.44
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+12% Synergy $2.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.24
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+9% Synergy $20.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $12.75
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $19.73
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $7.08
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $33.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+31% Synergy $0.49
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+24% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+20% Synergy $1.40
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+19% Synergy $1.73
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $21.01
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.23
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $18.73
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.29
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.81
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $3.11
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $4.21
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $8.53
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.78
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $2.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.99
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $26.40

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+10% Synergy $2.21
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+3% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.08
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.14
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.11
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
0% Synergy $0.55
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.22
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-2% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.65
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.44
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+14% Synergy $0.47
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+13% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.12
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.25
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.96

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+20% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.68
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+13% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.76
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $4.49
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.74
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+9% Synergy $0.32
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.17
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $11.54
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $8.57
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.34
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.06
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.15
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+4% Synergy $11.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $34.04
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.68
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+1% Synergy $2.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $328.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.04
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $6.72
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $22.75
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $14.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.03
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-1% Synergy $0.42
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.07
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $7.38

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