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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.45

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

#1581 Current Rank
#1606 Last Week
#1236 Past 2 Years

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
+11% Synergy $2.68
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.76
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
0% Synergy $0.15
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
-5% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+48% Synergy $0.46
World at War World at War
+47% Synergy $11.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+46% Synergy $3.36
Big Score Big Score
+46% Synergy $0.53
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+45% Synergy $9.08
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+39% Synergy $8.02
Single Combat Single Combat
+38% Synergy $0.62
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $13.92
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+37% Synergy $0.73
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+33% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+33% Synergy $6.80
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+33% Synergy $1.39
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+32% Synergy $0.40
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+30% Synergy $3.01
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+27% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.34
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+10% Synergy $4.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $43.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $15.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+27% Synergy $0.55
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $5.47
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+21% Synergy $0.33
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+21% Synergy $2.62
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $6.49
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+20% Synergy $0.29
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+18% Synergy $0.41
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+16% Synergy $0.36
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $2.25
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+16% Synergy $0.35
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+15% Synergy $25.16
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+15% Synergy $2.06
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+14% Synergy $0.43
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.24
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+13% Synergy $0.51
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $25.78
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+13% Synergy $115.86
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+12% Synergy $0.29
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+11% Synergy $14.05
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.11
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $4.99
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+10% Synergy $0.28
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $7.47
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.55
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+9% Synergy $1.09
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+8% Synergy $18.14
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+8% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+8% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.33
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.33
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+7% Synergy $4.17
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+7% Synergy $34.30
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+7% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+7% Synergy $0.41
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+7% Synergy $40.50
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $46.57
Firesong and Sunspeaker Firesong and Sunspeaker
+6% Synergy $0.39
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+6% Synergy $14.72
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+5% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $13.69
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.44
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+3% Synergy $25.00
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+2% Synergy $4.73
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $17.59
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+0% Synergy $5.78
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-1% Synergy $14.99
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-1% Synergy $5.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+29% Synergy $0.34
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+28% Synergy $5.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+26% Synergy $0.30
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $13.10
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.47
Twinferno Twinferno
+15% Synergy $0.41
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $15.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $16.68
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $0.52
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+10% Synergy $0.29
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $4.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $5.56
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+8% Synergy $2.02
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.31
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.23
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+6% Synergy $1.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $67.12
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+6% Synergy $3.41
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.75
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+5% Synergy $0.23
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.92
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+5% Synergy $0.30
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $2.97
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $0.70
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $10.94
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+2% Synergy $0.33
Shelter Shelter
+2% Synergy $0.23
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.33
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+1% Synergy $0.17
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $12.52
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $2.44
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+0% Synergy $3.61
Flashback Flashback
+0% Synergy $4.97
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+0% Synergy $11.50
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+0% Synergy $0.09
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+0% Synergy $0.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $7.26
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $12.06
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $1.41
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.79
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.37

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+32% Synergy $1.69
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+28% Synergy $0.21
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+28% Synergy $19.60
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+26% Synergy $0.36
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+25% Synergy $0.24
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+22% Synergy $9.99
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+22% Synergy $1.14
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $0.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+21% Synergy $0.90
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+20% Synergy $0.23
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+20% Synergy $2.33
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+20% Synergy $1.07
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+19% Synergy $0.37
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+18% Synergy $0.33
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.67
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+17% Synergy $2.42
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $6.54
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+13% Synergy $0.28
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $5.80
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.32
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+9% Synergy $4.57
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+9% Synergy $0.64
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+9% Synergy $4.05
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+9% Synergy $7.17
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+8% Synergy $4.22
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $0.32
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+8% Synergy $7.57
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+7% Synergy $0.52
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+7% Synergy $0.78
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.47
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+6% Synergy $0.24
Armageddon Armageddon
+6% Synergy $16.01
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.33
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.22
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $3.30
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+5% Synergy $0.36
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+5% Synergy $3.04
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $6.00
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+5% Synergy $5.22
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+5% Synergy $0.31
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+4% Synergy $0.88
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.57
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $7.76
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.82
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.53
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+20% Synergy $12.37
Glamdring Glamdring
+19% Synergy $2.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+17% Synergy $1.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+16% Synergy $9.08
Sunforger Sunforger
+15% Synergy $3.48
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+13% Synergy $22.54
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+12% Synergy $2.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+7% Synergy $32.60
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $18.20
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+3% Synergy $14.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.25
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+0% Synergy $6.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.46
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $39.40
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
-3% Synergy $0.37
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-6% Synergy $3.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $5.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+30% Synergy $0.66
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+24% Synergy $3.12
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+15% Synergy $7.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $13.49
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.26
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $33.03
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+7% Synergy $0.42
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $3.59
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+4% Synergy $1.05
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $6.38
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $7.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $17.15
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $1.03
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $9.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.00

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+7% Synergy $2.11

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $7.26
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.33
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $2.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.80
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.61
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+2% Synergy $2.14
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+0% Synergy $0.26
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.53
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $4.53
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.36
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.39
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+8% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $2.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.41
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.40
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+2% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy $2.51
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $16.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.33
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $1.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.79
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.33
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $16.58
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+6% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy $0.21
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+5% Synergy $0.91
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.75
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.24
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $49.31
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+4% Synergy $10.83
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+3% Synergy $10.35
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+3% Synergy $0.32
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.38
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.39
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $356.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+1% Synergy $4.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.04
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $31.86
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+0% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+0% Synergy $0.55
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.38
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.02
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-2% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.21
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-3% Synergy $10.91
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.27
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-12% Synergy $4.12

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