Lorehold, the Historian (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Restoration Seminar
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
14%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Library of Leng
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Monument to Endurance
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Scroll Rack
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Storm Herd
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Brass's Bounty
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Big Score
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Dragon's Rage Channeler
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Scrollwielder
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Verge Rangers
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Galvanoth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Molecule Man
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Pianist
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Balefire Liege
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Academic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lady Spider, Maybelle Reilly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Mentor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Biblioplex Assistant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Containment Construct
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Returned Pastcaller
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Firesong and Sunspeaker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Scarlet Witch
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Bolt Bend
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Invoke Calamity
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Lorehold Command
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Searing Wind
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Erode
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reiterate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Repel Calamity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Riddle of Lightning
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stand Up for Yourself
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rise of the Eldrazi
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Apex of Power
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Emeria's Call
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Reforge the Soul
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Dance with Calamity
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Insurrection
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Invincible Hymn
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Starfall Invocation
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Reverse the Sands
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Creative Technique
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Fated Clash
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Surge to Victory
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Worldfire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Explosive Singularity
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Furygale Flocking
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Deploy to the Front
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Razia's Purification
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ultima
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pursue the Past
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Not Forgotten
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Primal Amulet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Brainstone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Currency Converter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Conch Horn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Ball
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ark of Hunger
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Penance
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Land Tax
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Double Vision
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Artist's Talent
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Cool but Rude
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Retreat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Powerbalance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Return the Past
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Victory Chimes
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Sundown Pass
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Summit
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Emeria's Call
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Massif
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fields of Strife
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy