Lorehold, the Historian (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Alex Wicker
May 14, 2026
Does Secrets of Strixhaven Have any Game Changers?
Secrets of Strixhaven has a lot of fun and powerful cards. But do any of them deserve Game Changers status? Let's take a look.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvisation Capstone
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
58%synergy
Restoration Seminar
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Molecule Man
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rise of the Eldrazi
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Library of Leng
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Scroll Rack
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Deflecting Swat
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Monument to Endurance
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Pyroblast
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Silence
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Apex of Power
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Dance with Calamity
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Big Score
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Grim Monolith
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Gamble
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Welder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Mentor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Burning Prophet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Reprieve
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Redirect Lightning
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Orim's Chant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bolt Bend
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Angel's Grace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Abeyance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Gods Willing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Boon of Safety
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Calamity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Searing Wind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Flashback
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Storm Herd
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Vision
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Brass's Bounty
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Emeria's Call
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Farewell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Worldfire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Reforge the Soul
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Jokulhaups
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Catastrophe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Obliterate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Armageddon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Devastation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Molten Duplication
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Handling
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Calcify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Star of Extinction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Creative Technique
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ultima
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Furygale Flocking
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Electroduplicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ravages of War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Invincible Hymn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fated Clash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Warp World
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Season of the Bold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reverse the Sands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Semblance Anvil
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ark of Hunger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Penance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cool but Rude
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Powerbalance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Retreat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Repercussion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Victory Chimes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Elegant Parlor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Emeria's Call
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy