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Lorthos, the Tidemaker
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureOctopus

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3033 Current Rank
#3503 Last Week
#2659 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lorthos, the Tidemaker decks.

Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+32% Synergy $4.56
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+31% Synergy $1.40
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+30% Synergy $0.59
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+7% Synergy $0.26
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+6% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lorthos, the Tidemaker's abilities and overall game plan.

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+71% Synergy $1.16
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+51% Synergy $0.47
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+51% Synergy $1.14
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+51% Synergy $0.29
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+48% Synergy $1.85
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+48% Synergy $0.20
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+48% Synergy $0.24
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+48% Synergy $5.21
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+46% Synergy $0.92
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+43% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lorthos, the Tidemaker decks.

Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+41% Synergy $0.54
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+41% Synergy $8.64
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+41% Synergy $0.09
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+40% Synergy $0.38
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+39% Synergy $6.88
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+36% Synergy $0.23
High Tide High Tide
+24% Synergy $1.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+19% Synergy $2.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.65
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-7% Synergy $3.79

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $2.58
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-6% Synergy $33.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-6% Synergy $71.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $57.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lorthos, the Tidemaker's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+40% Synergy $13.78
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+36% Synergy $0.17
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+35% Synergy $0.35
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+34% Synergy $0.63
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+34% Synergy $0.21
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+30% Synergy $0.14
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+28% Synergy $0.62
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.12
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+27% Synergy $0.35
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.15
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+22% Synergy $0.95
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+17% Synergy $0.08
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+17% Synergy $0.34
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+16% Synergy $1.84
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+16% Synergy $0.40
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+16% Synergy $3.67
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.23
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+14% Synergy $7.48
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sealock Monster Sealock Monster
+14% Synergy $0.20
Aethersquall Ancient Aethersquall Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.16
Pearl Lake Ancient Pearl Lake Ancient
+12% Synergy $0.31
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+11% Synergy $0.18
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+11% Synergy $1.35
Giant Oyster Giant Oyster
+11% Synergy $0.22
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+10% Synergy $0.61
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.17
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+10% Synergy $0.07
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.13
Gomazoa Gomazoa
+10% Synergy $0.23
Serpent of the Endless Sea Serpent of the Endless Sea
+10% Synergy $0.19
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+9% Synergy $1.23
Wonder Wonder
+9% Synergy $1.25
Grozoth Grozoth
+9% Synergy $1.70
Octoprophet Octoprophet
+9% Synergy $0.08
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+8% Synergy $0.22
Tidal Terror Tidal Terror
+8% Synergy $0.06
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+7% Synergy $1.21
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+7% Synergy $0.25
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+7% Synergy $0.04
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+6% Synergy $1.39
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+6% Synergy $1.16
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.30
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+1% Synergy $0.63
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-1% Synergy $0.40
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $1.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lorthos, the Tidemaker safe.

Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+24% Synergy $0.54
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $1.36
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+14% Synergy $0.16
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dissipate Dissipate
+10% Synergy $0.06
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+9% Synergy $7.15
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+9% Synergy $0.45
Capsize Capsize
+8% Synergy $1.37
Impulse Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.07
Anticipate Anticipate
+7% Synergy $0.06
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+7% Synergy $0.09
Not of This World Not of This World
+7% Synergy $4.83
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dissolve Dissolve
+6% Synergy $0.15
Dismiss Dismiss
+6% Synergy $0.15
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+6% Synergy $4.09
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+6% Synergy $0.27
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.45
Turnabout Turnabout
+5% Synergy $0.19
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+5% Synergy $1.16
Turn to Frog Turn to Frog
+5% Synergy $0.18
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+4% Synergy $0.16
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+4% Synergy $0.46
Wash Away Wash Away
+3% Synergy $0.34
Shore Up Shore Up
+3% Synergy $0.12
Unsummon Unsummon
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.49
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+1% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.29
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.14
Evacuation Evacuation
-2% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Unwind Unwind
-3% Synergy $1.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $42.96
Dispel Dispel
-5% Synergy $0.29
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-6% Synergy $0.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-9% Synergy $49.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $1.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.64
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $15.68
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $1.54
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $2.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-12% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.51
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $6.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-20% Synergy $1.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-21% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-25% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lorthos, the Tidemaker's game plan and control the board.

Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.22
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+19% Synergy $0.29
Inundate Inundate
+19% Synergy $11.37
Sleep Sleep
+18% Synergy $0.16
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+17% Synergy $0.37
Wash Out Wash Out
+16% Synergy $0.32
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+14% Synergy $1.10
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+13% Synergy $0.45
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+12% Synergy $0.31
Breaking Wave Breaking Wave
+9% Synergy $0.75
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+8% Synergy $0.26
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.29
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Concentrate Concentrate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Drag Under Drag Under
+6% Synergy $0.07
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+5% Synergy $2.92
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.79
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+5% Synergy $0.18
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.22
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.19
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.65
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $1.68
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
-1% Synergy $0.13
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-4% Synergy $10.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $34.20
Fabricate Fabricate
-10% Synergy $7.90
Windfall Windfall
-18% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+28% Synergy $0.39
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+24% Synergy $2.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.30
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+11% Synergy $5.11
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $5.37
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.14
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+7% Synergy $0.10
Kraken's Eye Kraken's Eye
+6% Synergy $0.09
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+5% Synergy $1.18
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+5% Synergy $0.23
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.12
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $33.77
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+3% Synergy $5.07
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+3% Synergy $1.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $2.31
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-8% Synergy $14.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lorthos, the Tidemaker's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+35% Synergy $7.92
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+35% Synergy $3.79
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+24% Synergy $0.66
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+18% Synergy $1.16
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+16% Synergy $0.80
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+13% Synergy $0.24
Flood Flood
+13% Synergy $0.25
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+11% Synergy $3.89
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.01
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $3.83
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+7% Synergy $1.24
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+6% Synergy $0.08
As Foretold As Foretold
+5% Synergy $1.14
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+5% Synergy $0.28
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $1.27
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+3% Synergy $0.41
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $1.77
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+1% Synergy $0.14
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.16
Back to Basics Back to Basics
0% Synergy $5.58
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-1% Synergy $0.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lorthos, the Tidemaker to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+15% Synergy $4.72
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-5% Synergy $15.68

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+28% Synergy $0.14
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+27% Synergy $0.45
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+25% Synergy $0.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+16% Synergy $0.23
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+15% Synergy $0.18
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+11% Synergy $0.08
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+11% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+6% Synergy $0.25
Soaring Seacliff Soaring Seacliff
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+6% Synergy $0.68
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $34.54
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.85
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $7.23
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $1.53
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+5% Synergy $0.35
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.25
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+4% Synergy $0.07
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $2.02
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-5% Synergy $7.74
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.73
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-6% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.41
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-10% Synergy $0.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-15% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+49% Synergy $2.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+36% Synergy $1.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+32% Synergy $3.61
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+24% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+22% Synergy $0.25
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+22% Synergy $0.27
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+19% Synergy $3.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+14% Synergy $7.59
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+14% Synergy $15.07
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+9% Synergy $2.15
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+8% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $4.82
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.20
Eye of Ramos Eye of Ramos
+7% Synergy $1.79
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+6% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $17.16
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $1.22
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+5% Synergy $1.66
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+4% Synergy $0.10
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.10
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $2.82
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lorthos, the Tidemaker decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $0.83
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $34.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.64

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