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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

#1378 Current Rank
#1401 Last Week
#1118 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
+12% Synergy $2.18
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+4% Synergy $0.61
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+4% Synergy $0.30
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+3% Synergy $4.44
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+2% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+52% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+50% Synergy $1.00
Big Score Big Score
+49% Synergy $0.70
World at War World at War
+45% Synergy $6.13
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+44% Synergy $8.46
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+40% Synergy $2.25
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+40% Synergy $0.53
Single Combat Single Combat
+39% Synergy $0.49
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $13.04
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+37% Synergy $1.08

Top Cards

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+34% Synergy $3.56
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+33% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.08
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+23% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.50
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+10% Synergy $4.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $25.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $34.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $50.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $95.44
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $10.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.00

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 $0.31
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.38
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+23% Synergy $0.16
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.19
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $11.50
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $12.34
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+17% Synergy $1.23
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $1.86
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+17% Synergy $5.13
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+16% Synergy $12.69
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.52
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+15% Synergy $0.12
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $3.35
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+13% Synergy $0.17
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $21.32
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+13% Synergy $1.39
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+13% Synergy $0.07
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+12% Synergy $71.48
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+12% Synergy $2.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $1.84
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.23
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+11% Synergy $18.26
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.06
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+10% Synergy $0.25
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+10% Synergy $18.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.63
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $1.18
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+9% Synergy $20.11
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+9% Synergy $0.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.28
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $21.15
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.25
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.50
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+8% Synergy $0.24
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+8% Synergy $0.12
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+7% Synergy $1.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $9.60
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.58
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $16.58
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $5.86
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.57
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $10.41
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $4.70
Blade Historian Blade Historian
0% Synergy $4.46
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-1% Synergy $1.12
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-1% Synergy $14.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+34% Synergy $0.20
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+27% Synergy $2.13
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $5.85
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.59
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.04
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $8.12
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+13% Synergy $0.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.31
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.70
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $3.54
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+9% Synergy $1.46
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.34
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.18
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.10
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+7% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $2.98
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $1.06
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+6% Synergy $0.07
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $2.03
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+6% Synergy $0.16
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.20
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.24
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $1.47
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.40
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.07
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.13
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $8.90
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.09
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+1% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
0% Synergy $1.58
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.22
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.89
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.99
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $0.66
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $17.03
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+34% Synergy $0.14
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+34% Synergy $1.24
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+30% Synergy $0.12
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+28% Synergy $0.18
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+25% Synergy $0.57
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+25% Synergy $16.67
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $2.46
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.21
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+22% Synergy $0.55
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+21% Synergy $1.71
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+21% Synergy $1.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.99
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+19% Synergy $1.07
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.38
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+15% Synergy $1.11
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+14% Synergy $4.02
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.14
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $1.95
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+11% Synergy $2.72
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $2.94
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+9% Synergy $0.05
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+9% Synergy $0.42
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+9% Synergy $3.29
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+9% Synergy $0.12
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $1.96
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+8% Synergy $0.93
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.53
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.30
Armageddon Armageddon
+8% Synergy $17.45
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $1.28
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.49
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+7% Synergy $3.82
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.38
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+7% Synergy $1.59
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.20
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.77
Storm's Wrath Storm's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.13
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+6% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $4.72
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.51
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.05
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1482.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.74
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Glamdring Glamdring
+21% Synergy $0.75
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+19% Synergy $7.33
Sunforger Sunforger
+17% Synergy $3.12
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+17% Synergy $3.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.33
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+15% Synergy $14.90
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $1.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.26
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+9% Synergy $20.70
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $17.17
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $7.65
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.57
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.59
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $35.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.32

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
+24% Synergy $2.03
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+21% Synergy $2.22
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+20% Synergy $1.93
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $20.79
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.25
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $19.45
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $3.25
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $4.01
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $5.43
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $9.69
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.80
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $3.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $6.05
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $24.73

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+10% Synergy $1.98
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+3% Synergy $4.03

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.76
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.15
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.46
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.49
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.32
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.85
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.21
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.89
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $9.32
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.70
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+14% Synergy $0.66
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+13% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.20
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.83
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.13
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.28

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.04
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+13% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $5.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.70
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.63
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.14
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $11.51
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $7.76
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.29
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.15
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $8.65
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.11
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $1.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+4% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $34.92
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.01
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $26.74
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+2% Synergy $2.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.64
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $326.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.05
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $5.70
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.58
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-1% Synergy $0.43
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.18
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.30
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-2% Synergy $1.46
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.20
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $9.15

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