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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.19

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1325 Current Rank
#1312 Last Week
#1146 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.

Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+2% Synergy $2.34
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+2% Synergy $7.86
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.06
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $17.36
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
0% Synergy $2.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+51% Synergy $0.16
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+50% Synergy $1.33
Big Score Big Score
+49% Synergy $0.69
World at War World at War
+45% Synergy $6.20
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+44% Synergy $7.35
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+40% Synergy $2.35
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+39% Synergy $0.62
Single Combat Single Combat
+39% Synergy $0.46
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $13.68
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+37% Synergy $1.03

Top Cards

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+33% Synergy $0.50
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+33% Synergy $3.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.12
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+23% Synergy $0.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.50
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $5.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $28.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $36.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $11.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+30% Synergy $0.25
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.45
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+23% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+22% Synergy $11.07
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.15
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $14.76
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+18% Synergy $1.80
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+18% Synergy $5.27
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $2.11
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.20
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+15% Synergy $15.34
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+15% Synergy $0.86
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.44
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+14% Synergy $0.20
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+14% Synergy $0.15
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.08
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $21.13
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+13% Synergy $3.31
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+13% Synergy $2.07
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+12% Synergy $78.69
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.14
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+11% Synergy $18.30
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.01
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+11% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.64
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.09
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $1.09
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+10% Synergy $0.13
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.59
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+9% Synergy $18.77
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+9% Synergy $19.69
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+9% Synergy $22.54
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $29.01
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.28
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.55
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+8% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+7% Synergy $1.02
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $10.22
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.76
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $7.03
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.46
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $16.90
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $4.98
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $10.08
Blade Historian Blade Historian
0% Synergy $4.82
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-1% Synergy $1.37
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-1% Synergy $13.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+33% Synergy $0.17
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+28% Synergy $1.88
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $6.37
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.48
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.42
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $8.91
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+13% Synergy $0.13
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+11% Synergy $4.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.69
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $1.39
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.27
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+9% Synergy $1.48
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.16
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.12
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+7% Synergy $0.11
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $2.81
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+7% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $1.01
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.87
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $52.81
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.09
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $9.52
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.23
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $1.53
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+4% Synergy $2.80
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.36
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.63
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $0.97
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.79
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.10
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+1% Synergy $0.11
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $9.63
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
0% Synergy $2.34
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $4.14
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.01
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $0.53
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $17.98
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+33% Synergy $1.46
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+33% Synergy $0.11
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+28% Synergy $0.17
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+28% Synergy $0.08
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+25% Synergy $17.86
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+24% Synergy $0.55
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $2.75
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.12
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+22% Synergy $1.46
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+21% Synergy $0.58
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.86
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+20% Synergy $0.84
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $0.97
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy $0.32
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+16% Synergy $1.11
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+14% Synergy $2.51
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.16
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $2.55
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+10% Synergy $2.85
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $2.67
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+9% Synergy $0.49
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+9% Synergy $2.95
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $0.83
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.67
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+8% Synergy $0.04
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $1.62
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+8% Synergy $0.16
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+8% Synergy $3.16
Armageddon Armageddon
+8% Synergy $17.13
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.44
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.49
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+7% Synergy $3.46
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+7% Synergy $1.66
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $5.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.81
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.48
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Storm's Wrath Storm's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Glamdring Glamdring
+21% Synergy $1.13
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $2.70
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $7.63
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+18% Synergy $7.68
Sunforger Sunforger
+16% Synergy $3.42
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+15% Synergy $15.60
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $1.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.21
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+9% Synergy $20.35
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $15.86
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $7.65
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $9.98
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $6.23
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.45
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $32.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.12
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $5.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+31% Synergy $0.42
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+25% Synergy $2.17
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+22% Synergy $2.78
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+20% Synergy $3.16
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $22.02
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $19.61
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $3.11
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.18
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $3.48
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $6.69
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $10.71
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.87
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $24.39

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+10% Synergy $1.84
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+3% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.95
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.41
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.39
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $2.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.07
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.03
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.36
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.99
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $8.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.36
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.63
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+14% Synergy $0.58
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.58
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.99
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.05
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.06
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.22
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.04
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.08
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+12% Synergy $2.90
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $5.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.69
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.59
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.12
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $13.07
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+8% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $6.70
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.17
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.12
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.11
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $1.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.26
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+4% Synergy $9.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.81
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $35.29
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.24
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.27
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+3% Synergy $0.40
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $22.31
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+2% Synergy $2.69
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $326.81
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.54
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $21.48
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.18
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $12.77
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-1% Synergy $0.32
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.09
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.19
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $6.54

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