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Lorthos, the Tidemaker
Price tag $0.29

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

#3186 Current Rank
#3377 Last Week
#2883 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lorthos, the Tidemaker.

New Cards

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

Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+20% Synergy $0.59
Donatello, Rad Scientist Donatello, Rad Scientist
+2% Synergy $0.79

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+66% Synergy $0.51
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+49% Synergy $2.30
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+49% Synergy $0.28
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+48% Synergy $2.73
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+46% Synergy $5.96
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+42% Synergy $0.46
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+41% Synergy $0.21
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+40% Synergy $10.03
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+40% Synergy $0.69
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+40% Synergy $1.65

Top Cards

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

Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+39% Synergy $0.42
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+38% Synergy $2.90
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+38% Synergy $0.31
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+38% Synergy $15.61
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+35% Synergy $0.36
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy $0.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+20% Synergy $5.88
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.48
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-6% Synergy $5.58

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.42
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $32.19
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $2.62
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $69.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $67.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+36% Synergy $1.04
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+35% Synergy $0.24
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.39
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+32% Synergy $0.74
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+28% Synergy $0.30
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+26% Synergy $0.26
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+23% Synergy $0.29
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+23% Synergy $0.63
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+22% Synergy $0.19
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+21% Synergy $0.68
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+21% Synergy $0.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+20% Synergy $0.30
Starwinder Starwinder
+20% Synergy $1.15
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+20% Synergy $3.67
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+19% Synergy $0.31
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+16% Synergy $9.39
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+16% Synergy $0.15
Sealock Monster Sealock Monster
+14% Synergy $0.11
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+13% Synergy $0.47
Aethersquall Ancient Aethersquall Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.22
Pearl Lake Ancient Pearl Lake Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.43
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+12% Synergy $11.38
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.33
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+11% Synergy $1.86
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+11% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.27
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+10% Synergy $1.97
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+10% Synergy $0.57
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+9% Synergy $0.44
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+9% Synergy $1.28
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+9% Synergy $0.15
Tidal Terror Tidal Terror
+9% Synergy $0.07
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+8% Synergy $0.13
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+8% Synergy $0.08
Wonder Wonder
+7% Synergy $1.36
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.27
Giant Oyster Giant Oyster
+7% Synergy $0.25
Frost Titan Frost Titan
+7% Synergy $0.37
Coral Barrier Coral Barrier
+7% Synergy $0.07
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $3.63
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+6% Synergy $0.35
Serpent of the Endless Sea Serpent of the Endless Sea
+6% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+3% Synergy $0.38
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+3% Synergy $1.77
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+3% Synergy $1.35
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+1% Synergy $0.52
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+1% Synergy $0.58
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-6% Synergy $1.79

Instants

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

Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+19% Synergy $0.66
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $1.51
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+11% Synergy $6.13
Dissolve Dissolve
+11% Synergy $0.29
Dissipate Dissipate
+11% Synergy $0.20
Capsize Capsize
+10% Synergy $0.96
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy $0.47
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.25
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Impulse Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dismiss Dismiss
+7% Synergy $0.12
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+6% Synergy $0.09
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+6% Synergy $7.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.41
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+5% Synergy $1.81
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+5% Synergy $0.47
Wash Away Wash Away
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+4% Synergy $0.27
Anticipate Anticipate
+4% Synergy $0.08
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $0.20
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.69
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.36
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+3% Synergy $4.53
Turnabout Turnabout
+3% Synergy $0.30
Unsummon Unsummon
+2% Synergy $0.06
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+1% Synergy $0.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.50
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.08
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-1% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.21
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.13
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.71
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-7% Synergy $3.92
Snap Snap
-7% Synergy $3.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.37
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-8% Synergy $47.88
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $5.64
Resculpt Resculpt
-9% Synergy $0.36
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $7.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $1.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $2.05

Sorceries

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

Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+35% Synergy $0.93
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.31
Inundate Inundate
+18% Synergy $9.61
Sleep Sleep
+17% Synergy $0.20
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+15% Synergy $0.34
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+14% Synergy $0.51
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+13% Synergy $0.32
Wash Out Wash Out
+12% Synergy $0.41
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.36
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.18
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+8% Synergy $0.69
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+8% Synergy $0.32
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.26
Drag Under Drag Under
+8% Synergy $0.12
Breaking Wave Breaking Wave
+7% Synergy $0.74
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.64
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.27
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.52
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $1.81
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.50
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.35
Time Warp Time Warp
+1% Synergy $13.41
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.64
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $3.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.89
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-3% Synergy $5.75
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $8.93
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+25% Synergy $2.99
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $0.41
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $9.99
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+9% Synergy $0.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.85
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+8% Synergy $6.85
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+7% Synergy $5.70
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $38.89
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kraken's Eye Kraken's Eye
+5% Synergy $0.14
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $7.32
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+3% Synergy $1.25
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-2% Synergy $3.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.70
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-8% Synergy $12.44

Enchantments

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

Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+30% Synergy $6.65
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+28% Synergy $7.23
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+16% Synergy $0.74
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+15% Synergy $1.18
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+15% Synergy $1.53
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+14% Synergy $6.85
Flood Flood
+12% Synergy $0.15
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+9% Synergy $2.32
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+8% Synergy $0.24
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $5.15
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+6% Synergy $1.30
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+6% Synergy $0.60
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+4% Synergy $0.39
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $1.10
As Foretold As Foretold
+3% Synergy $1.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.44
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.71
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.57
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $1.01
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-3% Synergy $8.96
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-12% Synergy $3.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+14% Synergy $5.84

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+21% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $1.13
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+20% Synergy $0.57
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.28
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+11% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $1.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $51.64
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.09
Blighted Cataract Blighted Cataract
+8% Synergy $0.19
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+5% Synergy $0.28
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.64
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+3% Synergy $0.78
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-5% Synergy $9.05
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-5% Synergy $4.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.80
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $28.81
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+43% Synergy $4.45
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+33% Synergy $0.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+31% Synergy $3.87
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+25% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+18% Synergy $10.98
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+18% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+18% Synergy $3.62
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+13% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+12% Synergy $36.62
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+11% Synergy $21.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.42
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.37
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+6% Synergy $1.41
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+6% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.38
Eye of Ramos Eye of Ramos
+5% Synergy $2.54
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+5% Synergy $2.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.39
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $0.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.56
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.05
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $4.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.89

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+11% Synergy $1.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.89
Island Island
-9% Synergy $0.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $5.64

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