Velomachus Lorehold
Strixhaven: School of Mages 283 • mythic
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 283
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
- Market price
- $5.48
What it does
Flying, vigilance, haste
Whenever Velomachus Lorehold attacks, look at the top seven cards of your library. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value less than or equal to Velomachus Lorehold's power from among them without paying its mana cost. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Velomachus Lorehold was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages, representing the Elder Dragon dean of the Lorehold college. Within the game's lore, the college focuses on the study of history and archaeology, and Velomachus embodies the aggressive pursuit of knowledge through the literal excavation and animation of past events. The card was designed to highlight the dual-color identity of red and white, emphasizing both strategic casting of spells from the library and physical combat prowess.
The art for the card was created by Svetlin Velinov, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic work within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Velinov’s design choices reflect the creature’s status as a powerful, ancient dragon, utilizing a blend of scholarly aesthetic elements and draconic intensity. Upon its release, the card was widely discussed by players for its unique ability to cheat expensive spells into play, securing its place as a popular commander and a distinctive centerpiece for decks focused on the Boros color combination.
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