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Velomachus Lorehold
Price tag $0.39

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

#1252 Current Rank
#1198 Last Week
#1217 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
+8% Synergy $6.20
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.33
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
+5% Synergy $1.07
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+3% Synergy $0.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+49% Synergy $0.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+48% Synergy $3.12
Big Score Big Score
+48% Synergy $0.64
World at War World at War
+47% Synergy $9.41
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+45% Synergy $8.47
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+40% Synergy $6.94
Single Combat Single Combat
+39% Synergy $0.41
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+38% Synergy $0.77
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+37% Synergy $14.37
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+34% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

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

Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+33% Synergy $0.36
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+33% Synergy $5.15
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+30% Synergy $3.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.27
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.36
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $3.55
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+18% Synergy $41.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $57.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $15.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.19
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+34% Synergy $0.41
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+28% Synergy $0.50
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $5.92
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+22% Synergy $0.26
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.26
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+21% Synergy $2.75
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $7.08
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+19% Synergy $0.38
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+17% Synergy $0.43
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+16% Synergy $24.98
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+16% Synergy $0.32
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $1.62
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.39
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+15% Synergy $2.15
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.41
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+14% Synergy $21.91
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+14% Synergy $101.98
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+13% Synergy $0.29
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+12% Synergy $0.39
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+12% Synergy $1.05
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $5.51
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+11% Synergy $12.89
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $7.40
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $6.70
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+9% Synergy $1.12
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.28
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+9% Synergy $18.60
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+9% Synergy $0.30
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+9% Synergy $0.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.12
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $34.69
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+8% Synergy $0.73
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+8% Synergy $35.81
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+8% Synergy $5.34
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $52.93
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+7% Synergy $14.00
Firesong and Sunspeaker Firesong and Sunspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.37
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $14.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.41
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $16.38
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+2% Synergy $6.27
Blade Historian Blade Historian
0% Synergy $5.74
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-1% Synergy $14.28
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
-2% Synergy $4.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+30% Synergy $3.40
Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+30% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $12.87
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+23% Synergy $0.43
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $18.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $14.92
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+11% Synergy $0.30
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $3.45
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $0.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.55
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $1.94
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.35
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+8% Synergy $1.81
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $68.07
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.19
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.81
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+7% Synergy $3.77
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Destruction Beacon of Destruction
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $2.89
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.19
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+5% Synergy $0.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $1.86
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.38
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $3.60
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.73
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.20
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.16
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.15
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $2.53
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $11.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $12.32
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
0% Synergy $4.63
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.39
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.35
Gods Willing Gods Willing
0% Synergy $0.10
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $9.80
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.80
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+33% Synergy $1.97
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+30% Synergy $0.22
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+28% Synergy $19.86
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+27% Synergy $0.24
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+26% Synergy $0.20
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+23% Synergy $4.30
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+22% Synergy $0.34
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.31
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+22% Synergy $1.23
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+21% Synergy $0.34
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+21% Synergy $1.92
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+20% Synergy $0.97
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+19% Synergy $0.34
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+19% Synergy $0.51
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.74
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+17% Synergy $2.24
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $5.21
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+14% Synergy $0.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $4.48
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.29
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+10% Synergy $0.51
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $4.40
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+9% Synergy $3.97
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+9% Synergy $3.43
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+9% Synergy $4.54
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+9% Synergy $0.44
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+8% Synergy $4.49
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+7% Synergy $0.98
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+7% Synergy $0.73
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.44
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+7% Synergy $0.20
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+6% Synergy $0.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $5.58
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+6% Synergy $0.09
Armageddon Armageddon
+6% Synergy $16.10
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+6% Synergy $0.43
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $2.97
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.21
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $2.74
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.61
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+5% Synergy $4.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $7.29
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.38
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.84
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+21% Synergy $11.16
Glamdring Glamdring
+20% Synergy $2.50
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $1.43
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $9.75
Sunforger Sunforger
+16% Synergy $2.97
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+14% Synergy $19.33
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $2.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $25.98
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $18.45
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $12.60
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.46
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $6.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $39.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-6% Synergy $3.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+31% Synergy $0.56
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+25% Synergy $2.69
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+17% Synergy $6.84
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $15.72
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.26
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $31.93
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.39
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $2.51
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.74
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.38
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.84
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $6.46
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.95
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $29.82

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+8% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.88
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $1.11
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.66
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+4% Synergy $1.75
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $1.86
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.52
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.54
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $4.35
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.43
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.65
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+8% Synergy $0.39
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.39
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.42
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.47
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.39
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.17
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.90
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+23% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $14.92
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+11% Synergy $1.04
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+11% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.55
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $16.13
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+8% Synergy $0.67
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.12
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.33
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy $0.19
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.58
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.36
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $10.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $11.21
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $48.67
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.16
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $341.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.13
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+1% Synergy $3.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $28.81
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.84
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.10
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.34
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.33
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.08
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-2% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-4% Synergy $10.79
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.16
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.29
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30

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